The Best Thing Going
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G C
The day I knew that my love couldnâ??t hold you
G D7
I took your hand and walked you to the door
G C
I looked into your eyes and kissed it all goodbye
G D7 G
Knowing nothing could ever hurt me more
C
When the best thing you got going is leaving
G D7
It feels like nothing worse could come along
G C
But you never really see how bad goodbye can be
G D7 G
Till the best thing you got going is gone
C
The worst day we ever had together
G D7
Was better than the best I spent alone
G C
I never knew the cost of losing till I lost
G D7 G
Till the one thing I had right went wrong
C
When the best thing you got going is leaving
G D7
It feels like nothing worse could come along
G C
But you never really see how bad goodbye can be
G D7 G
Till the best thing you got going is gone
C
No you never really see how bad goodbye can be
G D7 G
Till the best thing you got going is gone
How to play The Best Thing Going
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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.