Now playing

Starting Over

Chords

5.016 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Aminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Am G C F
   Am    G     C1,2, now
[Part 1]
Those Amthree-plus years, I was Gso proud of
Then I Cthrew them all away for two FStyrofoam cups
The Amirony, everyone will Gthink that "He lied to me"
Made my sobCriety so public, there's no fucking privacy
If AmI don't talk about it then I Gcarry a date
A "0C8/10/08" that Fnow has been changed
And everyAmone that put me in some Gbox as a saint
That I never Cwas, just a false prophet that never came
And will they Amthink that everything that I've Gwritten has all been fake?
Or will I Cjust take my slip to the Fgrave?
AmWhat the fuck are my paGrents gonna say?
The sucCcess story that got his life together and changed
And you Amknow, what pain looks Glike
When you tell your dad you Crelapsed and look at him diFrectly into his face
AmDeceit on your shoulders, deGceivingly heavy weight
Haven't Cseen tears like this on my girl in a while
The Amtrust that I once built has been beGtrayed
But I'd rather Clive telling the truth and be Fjudged for my mistakes
Than Amfalsely held up, given Gprops, loved and praised
I guessC, I gotta get this on the page
FeelinAmg sick and helpless, Glost the compass where self is
CI know what I've gotta do, Fand I can't help it
AmOne day at a tiGme is what they tell us
CNow I've gotta find a way to tell them
   Am    G   CGod help 'em, Fyeah
AmOne day at a tiGme is what they tell us
CNow I've gotta find a way to tell them
[Hook]
AmWe fall, Gso hard,
Cnow we gotta Fget back what we AmlostG, Clost
AmI thought Gyou’d gone,
Cbut you were Fwith me all aAmlongG, aClong
[Part 2]
AmAnd every kid that Gcame up to me
And said CI was the music they listened to Fwhen they first got clean
Now look at Amme, a couple days Gsober, I'm fighting demons
CBack of that meeting on the East Side, shaking, tweaking
AmHope that they don't see it, hopGe that no one is looking
That Cno one recognizes that failFure under that hoodie
Just Amposted in the back with my Ghands crossed, shooken
If they Ccall on me I'm passin', if they talk to me I'm booking
Out that Amdoor, but before, I can Gmake it
Somebody stops me Cand says "Are you Macklemore?
FMaybe this isn't the place or Amtime, I just wanted to Gsay that
If it wasn't for 'COtherside,' I wouldn't have made it"
I just looked Amdown at the ground and say, "GThank you"
She tells me she has Cnine months, and that she's so Fgrateful
Tears in her Ameyes, looking like she's gonna Gcry, fuck
I barely got Cforty-eight hours, treated like I'm some wise monk
AmI want to tell her I reGlapsed, but I can't
I just Cshake her hand and tell her, "ConFgrats"
Get back to my Amcar, and I think I'm tripping, Gyeah
Cause God wrote "COtherside," that pen was in my hand
I'm just a flawed Amman, man, I fucked Gup
Like so many Cothers, I just never thought I Fwould
I never thought I Amwould, didn't pick up the Gbook
Doin' it by myCself didn't turn out that good
[Bridge]
If AmI can be an example of Ggetting sober
Then I can Cbe an example of starting Fover
If AmI can be an example of Ggetting sober
Then I can Cbe an example of starting over
[Hook]
AmWe fall, Gso hard,
Cnow we gotta Fget back what we AmlostG, Clost
AmI thought Gyou’d gone,
Cbut you were Fwith me all aAmlongG, aClong
[Outro]
Am G C F
Am G C

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Starting Over

by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

Am G C F

Am G C

1,2, now

[Part 1]

Am G

Those three-plus years, I was so proud of

C F

Then I threw them all away for two Styrofoam cups

Am G

The irony, everyone will think that "He lied to me"

Made my sobriety so public, there's no fucking privacy

Am G

If I don't talk about it then I carry a date

C F

A "08/10/08" that now has been changed

Am G

And everyone that put me in some box as a saint

That I never was, just a false prophet that never came

Am G

And will they think that everything that I've written has all been fake?

C F

Or will I just take my slip to the grave?

Am G

What the fuck are my parents gonna say?

The success story that got his life together and changed

Am G

And you know, what pain looks like

C F

When you tell your dad you relapsed and look at him directly into his face

Am G

Deceit on your shoulders, deceivingly heavy weight

Haven't seen tears like this on my girl in a while

Am G

The trust that I once built has been betrayed

C F

But I'd rather live telling the truth and be judged for my mistakes

Am G

Than falsely held up, given props, loved and praised

I guess, I gotta get this on the page

Am G

Feeling sick and helpless, lost the compass where self is

C F

I know what I've gotta do, and I can't help it

Am G

One day at a time is what they tell us

Now I've gotta find a way to tell them

Am G C F

God help 'em, yeah

Am G

One day at a time is what they tell us

Now I've gotta find a way to tell them

[Hook]

Am G

We fall, so hard,

C F Am G C

now we gotta get back what we lost, lost

Am G

I thought you’d gone,

C F Am G C

but you were with me all along, along

[Part 2]

Am G

And every kid that came up to me

C F

And said I was the music they listened to when they first got clean

Am G

Now look at me, a couple days sober, I'm fighting demons

Back of that meeting on the East Side, shaking, tweaking

Am G

Hope that they don't see it, hope that no one is looking

C F

That no one recognizes that failure under that hoodie

Am G

Just posted in the back with my hands crossed, shooken

If they call on me I'm passin', if they talk to me I'm booking

Am G

Out that door, but before, I can make it

Somebody stops me and says "Are you Macklemore?

F Am G

Maybe this isn't the place or time, I just wanted to say that

If it wasn't for 'Otherside,' I wouldn't have made it"

Am G

I just looked down at the ground and say, "Thank you"

C F

She tells me she has nine months, and that she's so grateful

Am G

Tears in her eyes, looking like she's gonna cry, fuck

I barely got forty-eight hours, treated like I'm some wise monk

Am G

I want to tell her I relapsed, but I can't

C F

I just shake her hand and tell her, "Congrats"

Am G

Get back to my car, and I think I'm tripping, yeah

Cause God wrote "Otherside," that pen was in my hand

Am G

I'm just a flawed man, man, I fucked up

C F

Like so many others, I just never thought I would

Am G

I never thought I would, didn't pick up the book

Doin' it by myself didn't turn out that good

[Bridge]

Am G

If I can be an example of getting sober

C F

Then I can be an example of starting over

Am G

If I can be an example of getting sober

Then I can be an example of starting over

[Hook]

Am G

We fall, so hard,

C F Am G C

now we gotta get back what we lost, lost

Am G

I thought you’d gone,

C F Am G C

but you were with me all along, along

[Outro]

Am G C F

Am G C

About Starting Over Chords by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Learn how to play Starting Over by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Starting Over chords”, “Starting Over guitar chords”, or “Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Starting Over 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 Starting Over chords and for experienced players who want accurate Starting Over lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, G, C, F, A.

FAQ — Starting Over by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

How do I play "Starting Over" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Starting Over" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Starting Over" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis free?

Yes. The chords for "Starting Over" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Starting Over" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Starting Over" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Starting Over"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Starting Over" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Starting Over" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Starting Over" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis below.

What key is "Starting Over" in?

The chords for "Starting Over" show the original chord names (including Am, G, C, F, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.