Last Year
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A Bm A Bm
The smell of january makes me think of
A Bm A Bm
This time last year when we were still so in love
E A F#m D E
The same flowers are growing
A F#m D
In the same place
E A F#m D
At the same time
E A F#m D
In the same way
A F#m Bm E A F#m Bm E
As laaaaaaaaast year
A F#m Bm E A F#m Bm E A
Laaaaaaaaast year, when you were mine
Bm A Bm
A Bm A Bm
My old calendar is marked on this day
A Bm A Bm
The special day that I have now put to hate
E A F#m D E
The same flowers are growing
A F#m D
In the same place
E A F#m D
At the same time
E A F#m D
In the same way
A F#m Bm E A F#m Bm E
As laaaaaaaaast year
A F#m Bm E A F#m Bm E A
Laaaaaaaaast year, when you were mine
Bm A Bm
F#m E B D
If we had never met, then I would never know
F#m E B D
This empty longing for a time so long ago
F#m E B D
I'm glad you're gone but sometimes I don't think it's fair
F#m E B D A
That this time every year my mind will be somewhere away
Bm A Bm
A Bm A Bm
I go down all the streets that we once walked on
A Bm A Bm
Thinking of things I haven't thought for so long
E A F#m D E
The same flowers are growing
A F#m D
In the same place
E A F#m D
At the same time
E A F#m D
In the same way
A F#m Bm E A F#m Bm E
As laaaaaaaaast year
A F#m Bm E A F#m Bm E A
Laaaaaaaaast year, when you were mine
Bm A Bm A Bm A Bm
End on A
How to play Last Year
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.