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Things Better Left Forgotten

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[Intro]
C  G/B  Dm7/A  Fm  C
[Verse 1]
CSometimes when the nG/Bight calls it a day
And I Dm7/Awake up down in this misFmsing you kind of way
And I rCememCbeG/Br thAm7ings better left fD7orgottenG7  
[Verse 2]
And Csometimes when I'm G/Bholding someone new
I can't heDm7/Alp myself I slip oFmff and think of you
And I rCememCbeG/Br thAm7ings better left fD7orgottenG7  
[Chorus]
FWhy oh whGy won't my mCind G/Blet Amgo of a lFove that uGsed to bCe
FAnd though I Gtry in my hCeart G/BI kAmnow your mD7emory will never set me G7free
[Verse 3]
And Csometimes right out G/Bof the blue
I hear a vDm7/Aoice and I turn anFmd look for you
And I reCmembeCr G/BthinAm7gs better left fD7orgottenG7  
[Chorus]
FWhy oh whGy won't my mCind G/Blet Amgo of a lFove that uGsed to bCe
FAnd though I Gtry in my hCeart G/BI kAmnow your mD7emory will never set me G7free
[Outro]
CSometimes when the nG/Bight calls it a day
And I Dm7/Awake up down in this misFmsing you kind of way
And I rCememCbeG/Br thAm7ings better left fD7orgottenG7  

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Things Better Left Forgotten

by Willie Nelson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G/B

Dm7/A

Am7

[Intro]

C G/B Dm7/A Fm C

[Verse 1]

C G/B

Sometimes when the night calls it a day

Dm7/A Fm

And I wake up down in this missing you kind of way

C C G/B Am7 D7 G7

And I remember things better left forgotten

[Verse 2]

C G/B

And sometimes when I'm holding someone new

Dm7/A Fm

I can't help myself I slip off and think of you

C C G/B Am7 D7 G7

And I remember things better left forgotten

[Chorus]

F G C G/B Am F G C

Why oh why won't my mind let go of a love that used to be

F G C G/B Am D7 G7

And though I try in my heart I know your memory will never set me free

[Verse 3]

C G/B

And sometimes right out of the blue

Dm7/A Fm

I hear a voice and I turn and look for you

C C G/B Am7 D7 G7

And I remember things better left forgotten

[Chorus]

F G C G/B Am F G C

Why oh why won't my mind let go of a love that used to be

F G C G/B Am D7 G7

And though I try in my heart I know your memory will never set me free

[Outro]

C G/B

Sometimes when the night calls it a day

Dm7/A Fm

And I wake up down in this missing you kind of way

C C G/B Am7 D7 G7

And I remember things better left forgotten

About Things Better Left Forgotten Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play Things Better Left Forgotten by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Things Better Left Forgotten chords”, “Things Better Left Forgotten guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson Things Better Left Forgotten chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Things Better Left Forgotten chords and for experienced players who want accurate Things Better Left Forgotten lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G/B, Dm7/A, Fm, Am7, D7.

FAQ — Things Better Left Forgotten by Willie Nelson

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Is "Things Better Left Forgotten" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Things Better Left Forgotten" in?

The chords for "Things Better Left Forgotten" show the original chord names (including C, G/B, Dm7/A, Fm, Am7, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.