Some Good Things Never Last
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Intro: Abadd9 Dbadd9/Ab Db/Eb Ab
[Verso 1]
Ab Db/Ab
It's three in the morning you're nowhere in sight,
Db/Eb Ab
And all that I wanted was to be with you tonight.
Ab Db/Ab
I've watched love get closer and then fade away,
Db/Eb Ab
I've seen you believe in me, I've seen you're trying to stay.
[Refrão]
Ab/C Dbmaj7 Eb/Db Cm7 Fm7
But what good is holding on when you know,
Bbm7 Eb Ebm7 Ab
That all you can think about is letting go.
Dbmaj7 Eb/Db Cm7 Fm7
They say if you love someone then set them free,
Bbm Ab/C
If they'll come back again then in the end,
Db Db/Eb
It was meant to be.
[Verso 2]
Ab
I thought we were lovers,
Db/Ab
I thought we were friends.
Db/Eb Ab
I guess when reality steps in the dreaming ends.
Ab Ab/C
We live for the future,
Db
We learn from the past.
Db/Eb Ab Ab/C
No matter how hard we try some good things never last.
Instrumental Dbmaj7 Eb/Db Cm7 Fm7
[Ponte]
Bbm7 Eb Ebm7 Ab7
All you can think about is letting go.
Dbmaj7
Be true to yourself my love,
Eb/Db Cm7 Fm7
That's all i ever wanted you to be.
Bbm7
Just don't forget to smile,
Ab Gb Db/Eb
When you think of me.
[Verso 3]
Ab
I've reached for the star,
Db/Ab
I have got them in sight.
Db/Eb
There's someone who really needs me,
Ab
Out there in the night.
Ab Ab/C
We live for the future,
Db
We will learn from the past.
Db/Eb
No matter how hard we try,
Ab Ab/C Db Eb Ab
Some good things never last.
How to play Some Good Things Never Last
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Abadd9. 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.