(intro) G# C# Bbm Fm G# Bbm C# (verse 1) G# Cm I used to be so quick so clever G# Cm I used to know myself much better G# Cause anyone can see that Cm this is only permanent G# Temporary Cm Fm Eb Fm It never hurts to try (chorus) G# And it's all a game Fm I know we'll stay the same C# Bbm But repetition ends in failure Fm G# And every time I see it in your eyes Bbm C# When repetition ends we'll start over (verse 2) G# Cm Now I'm a walking contradiction G# Cm So tell me what's wrong with this picture G# Cause anyone can see that Cm this is only permanent G# Temporary Cm Fm Eb Fm So don't hurt me this time (repeat chorus) (guitar solo 2x) G# Cm (bridgea) G# So give it up just give up Cm Give it up give up G# So give it up just give up Cm Cm (hold) Give it up give up (repeat chorus)