Difficulty
Beginner
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Key: E
Verse 1:
C F C
A month ago I walked out your door
F C
Said it wasn't working anymore
F C G7 Am
But it's three in the morning I'm wide awake
C G7 F C
How long is this getting over you gonna take
Chorus:
G7 C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
F C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
F C G7 Am
If goodbye was the answer the question is
C G7 F C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
Verse 2:
F C
I argue with my conscience every night
F C
Wondering was I wrong or was I right
F C G7 Am
Well I dial your number but I hang up the phone
C G7 F C
Don't think I could take it if nobody was home
Chorus:
G7 C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
F C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
F C G7 Am
If goodbye was the answer the question is
C G7 F C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
G7 C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
F C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
F C G7 Am
If goodbye was the answer the question is
C G7 F C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
Outro:
Em Am
Well an empty apartment and a lonely bed
Dm F C
Isnβt quite the picture that I had in my head
G7 C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
F C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
F C G7 Am
If goodbye was the answer the question is
C G7 F C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
G7 C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
F C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
F C G7 Am
If goodbye was the answer the question is
C G7 F C
Shouldn't it be easier than this
Song History
Published: November 30, 2025
Last Updated: November 30, 2025