Dont Even Try
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Intro: G
G Cm G
It's alright tonight, what can you do?
G Cm D (Dsus4/D/Dsus2/D)
It's alright tonight, she’s over you
Bm Em
You took the love she gave and then you
Bm Em
Threw it all away
Am* (Am/E) D
No time for goodbye
G* (G/D) Cm
So don't even try
G
Don't even try
G Cm G
It's too late for love, what can you say?
G Cm D (Dsus4/D/Dsus2/D)
It's too late for love, she's gone away
Bm Em
You're searching for an answer, there's no
Bm Em
need to wonder why
Am* (Am/E) D
You made her cry
G* (G/D) Cm
So don't even try
G
Don't even try
Bridge:
Eb5 Bb5
You could call her up again, some other day
Eb5 D5
But she'll never let you in, just walk away
G Cm G
It's alright tonight, just let it be
G Cm D (Dsus4/D/Dsus2/D)
It's alright tonight, now she’s with me
Bm Em
You know you can't go on pretending
Bm Em
It's time you realize,
Am* (Am/E) D
you’ve told her lies
G* (G/D) Cm
So don't even try
G* (G/D) Cm
Don't even try
G* (G/D) Cm
Don't even try
G
Don't even try
How to play Dont Even Try
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.