Can't Have It All
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D F#m
Ahhhh Ahh Ahh (2x)
D G Em
Maybe it's just that we met up under false terms
D G Em
Or maybe the universe playing jokes on us
D
Tried to keep my light on
D
Tried to keep me light on
G Em
But you oh boy did you know
A Bm
I got my feet on the ground
G
You would not know me now
A Bm
Gotta keep my world in check
G
Believe me when I say it's over
G
'Cause I know I know I know
D Bm
I tried but I can't fake it
G Em
I see you calling but I know I can't take it
D Bm
After covering all those bases
G Em
Been here before you should've know
D
You can't have it all
D G
Looking back now, I can see I
Em
Made some mistakes
D G
Apologizing when you were wrong
Em
Then paying for your place
D G
Cut my heart open, I layed it all out
Em
Now I changed the locks you know
A Bm
I got my feet on the ground
G
You would not know me now
A Bm
Gotta keep my world in check
G
Believe me when I say it's over
G
'Cause I know I know I know
D Bm
I tried but I can't fake it
G Em
I see you calling but I know I can't take it
D Bm
After covering all those bases
G Em
Been here before you should've know
D
You can't have it all
G Em
Been here before you should've know
D
You can't have it all
A Bm
Oh you know you left me sideways
A Bm
I'm done with all your hi's and goodbye's babe
A Bm
Sometimes the stars don't align and it's okay
G
Yeah we're broken and oh you can't take it
D Bm
I tried but I can't fake it
G Em
I see you calling but I know I can't take it
D Bm
After covering all those bases
G Em
Been here before you should've know
D
You can't have it all
G Em
Been here before you should've know
D
You can't have it all
How to play Can't Have It All
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.