Some Good Things Never Last - Barry Manilow

Some Good Things Never Last

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Intro: | C | F/C | F/G G | C |
 
[Verso 1]
C F/C
It's three in the morning you're nowhere in sight
F/G G C
And all that I wanted was to be with you tonight
F/C
The love in your eyes is fading so fast
F/G G C
No matter how hard we try some good things never last
 
[Refrão]
C/E Fmaj7 G/F
But what good is holding on
Em7 Am7
When you know
Dm7 G Gm7 C7
That all you can think about is letting go.
Fmaj7 G/F
They say if you love someone
E Am7
Then set them free
Dm7 C/E
If they'll come back again then in the end,
Fmaj7 G
It was meant to be
 
[Verso 2]
C
I thought we were lovers
F/C
I thought we were friends
F/G G C
I guess when reality steps in it all depends
C C/E
We live for the future
F/C
We learn from the past
F/G G C C/E
No matter how hard we try some good things never last
 
Instrumental
| Fmaj7 | G | Em7 | Am7 | (2x)
 
[Refrão]
Dm7 G Gm7 C7
All you can think about is letting go
Fmaj7
Be true to yourself my love
G/F E Am7
That's all i ever wanted you to be
Dm7
Just don't forget to smile
Bb G
When you think of me
 
Outro:
C
I've reached for the star
F/C
I have got them in sight
F/G
There's someone who really needs me,
G C
Out there in the night.
C C/E
We live for the future
F/C
We will learn from the past
F/G
No matter how hard we try,
G C C/E F F/G G C
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 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.

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