My Best Was Just Not Good Enough For You
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verse 1
G C
The sky went black, the world stopped turning round
D G
As you took my hand and sat me down
C
Remember how I cried when you broke the news
G D G
My best just was not good enough for you
verse 2
C
So sad, you said, it had to end like this
D G
As you turned to leave you blew me one last kiss
C
And I let you go, what was I supposed to do
G D G
When my best just was not good enough for you
Lead Break
Bridge
Bm C
I can't say I ain't learned nothing at all
A7 D
You showed me just how hard one heart can fall
verse 3
C
Was there something that I might have tried
D G
Or maybe you just can't be satisfied
C
Either way I guess we'll never know the truth
G D G
My best just was not good enough for you
G D G
My best just was not good enough for you
How to play My Best Was Just Not Good Enough For You
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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.