Intro F F# G Verse 1 G If maybe you'd move over, C Gave someone else a chance to try their luck; G In-stead, you run up closer, C A Try'n to grab a page before they close the book. Chorus D F7 It was over 'fore it started, D7 Seemed so long when we began, Bb C Hope you take it like a friend. F7 It's a shame to see you cryin', D7 Wouldn't think to way back when, Bb C F7 Looks like L'll never hear the end. Verse 2 G Thought you had the honor. C F F# Took special pride in all your well laid plans. G For-got about the others. C A We moved out t'ward the light showin' empty hands. Chorus D F7 It was over 'fore it started, D7 Seemed so long when we began, Bb C Hope you take it like a friend. F7 It's a shame to see you cryin', D7 Wouldn't think to way back when, Bb C F7 Looks like L'll never hear the end. Instrumental G C F F# G C A D F7 D7 Bb C F7 Verse 3 G Love to be the winner. C Gather up your chips in time to cash 'em in. G We're all lookin' thinner, C A Playin' cards too close for either one ti win. Chorus D F7 It was over 'fore it started, D7 Seemed so long when we began, Bb C Hope you take it like a friend. F7 It's a shame to see you cryin', D7 Wouldn't think to way back when, Bb C F7 Looks like L'll never hear the end. F7 Woa-shame to see you cryin', D7 Wouldn't think to way back when, Bb C Hope you take it like a friend. Outro G Yeahhaha-Ooooh G C F F# G C A D F7 D7 Bb C F7 G
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