Over When It's Over
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C G
It's over when it's over, ain't it baby, ain't it
F G
Rips you like a dagger, can't it baby, can't it
C G
Wish we could do it over, damn it baby, damn it
F G
We had it in the air but just couldn't land it
C Em
It's the first snap of the last straw
F G
Where regrets outlast the alcohol
C Em
It's a cold sweat in an empty bed
F G
Your dreams are like a knife when you're hangin' by a thread
Am G F G
It ain't no maybe we can make it if we just play the right cards
C G
Now it's over when it's over, ain't it baby, ain't it
F G
Rips you like a dagger, can't it baby, can't it
C G
Wish we could do it over, damn it baby, damn it
F G
We had it in the air but just couldn't land it
C Em
It's a white flag, it's a stop sign
F G
It's a last long drag on a Marlboro Light
C Em
It's a long night of beating up the past
F G
Knowing the first light is gonna hit you back
Am G F G
This ain't no gone for good drill or no goodbye false alarm, it's over
Solo: Am G F G (3x)
C Em
This ain't no baby wait, we can make it work
F G
It's a blank page when your out of words
C Em
Yeah it's a flat line, it's a heart attack
F G
Yeah it's too far gone to be shocked back
C Em
It's a one-way with nowhere to turn
F G
It's a no-brakes-baby, crash and burn
Am G F
Ain't no map ever gonna bring us back from where we are
C G
It's just over when it's over, ain't it baby, ain't it
F G
Rips you like a dagger, can't it baby, can't it
C G
Wish we could do it over, damn it baby, damn it
F G
We had it in the air but just couldn't land it
How to play Over When It's Over
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.