Key: D
Introduction: A7 Gº A7 D D7+ A7 D7+
A7 D D9 D D7/9
Looking back over my life
D7 G Gº D
I can see where I caused you strife
A7 D D9 D G G/F#
But I know, oh yes I know
E7 Bm7(5-) E7 A7
I'd never make that same mistake again
A7 D D9 D D7/9
Looking back over my deeds
D7 G Gº D
I can see signs a wise man heeds
A7 D D9 D G G/F#
And if I just had the chance
E7 A7 D D7
I'd never make that same mistake again
Bridge
G D
Once my cup was overflowing,
A7 Gº A7 D D7+ D7 D7/9
But I gave nothing in return
G Em7 D B7
Now I can't begin to tell you
E7 Cº E7 A7
What a lesson I have learned
A7 D D9 D D7/9
Looking back over the slate
D7 G Gº D
I can see love turned to hate
A7 D D9 D G G/F#
But I know, oh yes I know
E7 A7 D
I'd never make that same mistake again
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