I've Tried Everything
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Capo 1
F Dm
I've tried everything, to get you off my mind
Bb C
I've been running round, breaking things, getting into fights. (woah oh oh)
F Dm Bb C
(woo oh oh) (woo oh oh) (I’ll try anything) (woo oh oh) To get you off my mind.
F E Dm Dm
We used to climb Primrose Hill, when it was just the two of us.
F E Dm Dm
We used to run up the stairs, on the double decker bus and
Bb C Dm Bb C Dm
Ohhh I can't do that anymore, noo It just reminds me of before.
F Dm
I've tried everything, to get you off my mind
Bb C
I've been running round, breaking things, getting into fights.
F Dm
I don't know what it takes, ooh, I wish I didn’t have to think of us.
Bb C
I've tried everything, but everything is not enough.
F E Dm Dm
I see you girl, across the street, on a sunny afternoon.
F E Dm Dm
And if I look, through half-closed eyes, she looks a bit like you.
Dm C
and ohhh..It just reminds me of before, noo I can't do this anymore.
F Dm
I've tried everything, to get you off my mind
Bb C
I've been running round, breaking things, getting into fights.
F Dm
I don't know what it takes, ooh, I wish I didn’t have to think of us.
Bb C
I've tried everything, but everything is not enough.
Bridge
All the days i missed her, can't break down,can't break up sleepless nights that come
aroundI wish i could pretend,
Bb C Dm
ohhh.I can't do this anymore.
F Dm
I've tried everything, to get you off my mind
Bb C
I've been running round, breaking things, getting into fights.
F Dm
I don't know what it takes, ooh, I wish I didn’t have to think of us.
Bb C
I've tried everything, but everything is not enough.
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How to play I've Tried Everything
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.