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(Just Like) Starting Over

Starting Over, also known as (Just Like) Starting Over, is a song written and performed by John Lennon. He penned the song as a tribute to his relationship with Yoko Ono, symbolizing a fresh start for the couple after a period of separation. The song reflects Lennons desire to return to the simple roots of rock and roll, while celebrating renewed love. It was released following a five-year hiatus from the music industry during which Lennon took a ... break to raise his son, Sean. Tragically, Starting Over was released shortly before Lennons assassination in New York in December 1980, making it one of his final recordings. See more [+]

Key: A

Introduction: A    A+    F#m/A    A+    A    E7    A    E7    A    A+    F#m/A    A7    D/A    Dm/A    A    

difficulty
hard |||||
          A  
  It' s been too long since we took the time,
     A+                                              Bm            E  
No one' s to blame.  I know time flies so quickly.
Bm                 E  
  But, when I see you darlin' ,
C#m                  F#                         Bm                      E  
  It' s like we both are fallin'  in love, again, it' ll be,
                            A      A+          A         A+  
  just like starting over.  Starting over.

            A  
  Every day we used to make it, love.
 A+                                             Bm          E  
Why can' t we be makin'  love, nice and easy?
Bm                    E  
  It' s time to spread our wings and,
C#m                     F#                Bm                        E  
fly.  Don' t let another day go by, my love, it' ll be,
                            A     A+            A        G  
  just like starting over.  Starting over.

                                Am  
  Why don' t we take off alone,
D7                                  G  
  take a trip somewhere far, far away.
Em                                 Am  
  We' ll be together all alone, again,
D7                                    G                 E              D/F#     E/G#  
  like we used to be in the early days.  Well, well dar - lin' 

          A  
  It' s been too long since we took the time,
     A+                                         Bm            E  
No one' s to blame.  I know time flies so quickly.
Bm                 E  
  But, when I see you darlin' 
C#m                 F#                         Bm                        E  
  It' s like we both are falling in love, again, it' ll be
                            A     A+            A         A+  
  just like starting over.  Starting over.

         A          A+              F#m/A         A+  
  Our life, together, is so precious, together,
            A     E7            A         E7  
we have grown, we have grown.
                     A                     A+      F#m/A  
  Although our love, is still special,
 A7                                  D/A          Dm/A  
let' s take a chance and fly away, somewhere...
  A     A+      A     A+  
                             (repeat and fade out)
There you have it.  This is not that difficult, and it' s a great song.  So, hope you enjoy.  FRANK MINELLA.