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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.