Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Intro:
Eb MajorEb EbmEbm AbmAbm Eb MajorEb
EbmEbm
Verse 1:
Eb MajorEb AbAb Eb MajorEb
You can't ask a tree to blossom if it isn't spring
AbAb Bb majorBb
Don't leave the house at midnight and expect the birds to sing
G7G7 Eb MajorEb F7F7
If you're looking for a reason, you needn't even try
AbAb FF Eb MajorEb
Sometimes, it's time to let a good thing die
Verse 2:
Eb MajorEb AbAb Eb MajorEb
You can't conjure up more money if you've only got a dime
Eb MajorEb AbAb Bb majorBb
No use praying for your younger days if you're running out of time
C minorCm C7C7 Eb MajorEb F7F7
You can take a horse to water, but you can't teach fish to fly
AbAb Eb MajorEb GbmGbm Bb majorBb Eb MajorEb G+G
Sometimes, it's time to let a good thing die
Verse 3:
C minorCm AbAb Eb MajorEb
You can't light a fire from nothing, or clap and make snow fall
C minorCm G minorGm AbAb Eb MajorEb
You can't summon love up in your heart if it isn't there at all
C minorCm G+G AbAb F7F7
Life isn't like the movies, but it sure will make you cry
Eb MajorEb Cm7Cm7 F7F7
When it dawns on you it's time to say goodbye
Instrumental:
AbAb F7F7 Bb7Bb7 Eb MajorEb C minorCm
AbmAbm Eb MajorEb EbmEbm
Verse 4:
Eb MajorEb AbAb Eb MajorEb
You can't drum up the heartbeats of loved ones come to pass
Eb MajorEb AbAb Bb7Bb7
Stop wishing for forever 'cause nothing ever lasts
C minorCm G7G7 C majorC FF
If it's keeping you from sleeping, wipe the tear from your eye
AbAb Eb MajorEb FF Bb majorBb Eb MajorEb
'Cause sometimes, it's time to let a good thing die