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Key: D
Tuning: E A D G B E
Intro:
D
Verse 1:
D
The shine is gone from the moon
D
The elephant is in the room
G A
Wish there was someone to blame
G A
But we're going down in flames
D
The writing's on the wall
G
We can't ignore it all
A
Say anything you want
G A
Say anything you want but
Chorus:
D
Don't say you're leaving
Bm
Don't leave me crying
D
Even if you believe it
G
It's all for the best
A
Could you just keep on lying
D
Don't say it's over
D
Don't say it's done
Bm
Don't twist the knife
Bm
Girl, don't load that gun
G A G
Maybe tomorrow my heart breaks
A D
But what if tonight you don't say
Verse 2:
D
Anything, bite your tongue
G
One more time, no damage done
A
Show me a little bit of mercy
G A
What I don't hear won't hurt me
Chorus:
D
Don't say you're leaving
Bm
Don't leave me crying
D
Even if you believe it
G
It's all for the best
A
Could you just keep on lying
D
Don't say it's over
D
Don't say it's done
Bm
Don't twist the knife
Bm
Girl, don't load that gun
G A G
Maybe tomorrow my heart breaks
A D G
But what if tonight you don't say
Bridge:
Em
Tell me you're angry
G
Tell me you're scared
Em
Tell me I'm crazy
G
There's still something there
Chorus:
D
Don't say you're leaving
Bm
Don't leave me crying
D
Even if you believe it
G
It's all for the best
A
Could you just keep on lying
D
Don't say it's over
D
Don't say it's done
Bm
Don't twist the knife
Bm
Girl, don't load that gun
G A G
Maybe tomorrow my heart breaks
A D
But what if tonight you don't say
Outro:
G D
Song History
Published: May 4, 2026
Last Updated: May 4, 2026