Now playing

Finish What Ya Started

Chords

4.762 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Amajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
(One, two, one, two, three, four)E  A  
                  E                    A  ECome on, babyA  
EOw..              AWha-oh-a-wha-oh-whEa-oh..        uh!A  
E                 A
[Verse 1]
EOh, if you wanna see other guys
ABaby, I could let it slide
EYou want a lover, you want a friend
AMama I can be both of them
BI got the tools, to satisfy.. uh
              A                C#m     DN.C.
Just walk away if I fall shy at all
[Chorus]
ECome on baby, finish what ya started
AI'm incomplete, huh!
EThat ain't no way to treat the broken-hearted
AI need some sympathy!
[Verse 2]
EI like to look at the long run
I like to Atake each step, one by one
ERight on time, you will arrive
ABy keepin' the dream alive
BIt's alive and it's kickin'
                A             C#m        DN.C.
Inside of me, so come on baby, please
[Chorus]
ECome on baby finish what ya started
AOh! I'm incomplete..   uh!
EThat ain't no way to treat the broken-hearted
AOw! Come on and finish me!
[Bridge]
  F#N.C.         G        D        A    F#N.C.             G  D  
                                          Come on baby, you say
                   (Baby come on)
  F#N.C.         G        D        A    F#N.C.                G              D         BN.C.
Yeah                                   Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, bay - yeah!
                   (Baby come on)
[Outro]
              EUh! ANow come on baby, Eplease..          Aoh baby, come on..
E(Come on baby finish what ya started)
         AAhh
E(That ain't no way to treat the broken-hearted)
AOh, oo-ow-oo-ow-oo-ow!
E(Come on baby finish what ya started)
AWhoo! Gimmee. Ah!
E(That ain't no way to treat the broken-hearted)
AMmm, mmm-hmm  (Baby come on)
EAh. Take each step baby..     Aone by one
                              (Baby come on)
       EYeah, come Aon
                      (Baby come on)
EI got the tools. I'll satisfy ya, Acome on baby
                                         (Baby come on)
  EWow-oo-ow-oo-ow!            AYeah..
                        (Baby come on)
       E(Baby come Aon          baby come..)
         ESo come oAn baby..
..on               baby come on..)
ESo baby come on.. A(fade out)
                   (Baby come on)

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 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

Finish What Ya Started

by Van Halen

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

[Intro]

E A

(One, two, one, two, three, four)

E A E A

Come on, baby

E A E A

Ow.. Wha-oh-a-wha-oh-wha-oh.. uh!

E A

[Verse 1]

Oh, if you wanna see other guys

Baby, I could let it slide

You want a lover, you want a friend

Mama I can be both of them

I got the tools, to satisfy.. uh

A C#m D

N.C.

Just walk away if I fall shy at all

[Chorus]

Come on baby, finish what ya started

I'm incomplete, huh!

That ain't no way to treat the broken-hearted

I need some sympathy!

[Verse 2]

I like to look at the long run

I like to take each step, one by one

Right on time, you will arrive

By keepin' the dream alive

It's alive and it's kickin'

A C#m D

N.C.

Inside of me, so come on baby, please

[Chorus]

Come on baby finish what ya started

Oh! I'm incomplete.. uh!

That ain't no way to treat the broken-hearted

Ow! Come on and finish me!

[Bridge]

F# G D A F# G D

N.C. N.C.

Come on baby, you say

(Baby come on)

F# G D A F# G D B

N.C. N.C. N.C.

Yeah Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, bay - yeah!

(Baby come on)

[Outro]

E A E A

Uh! Now come on baby, please.. oh baby, come on..

(Come on baby finish what ya started)

Ahh

(That ain't no way to treat the broken-hearted)

Oh, oo-ow-oo-ow-oo-ow!

(Come on baby finish what ya started)

Whoo! Gimmee. Ah!

(That ain't no way to treat the broken-hearted)

Mmm, mmm-hmm (Baby come on)

E A

Ah. Take each step baby.. one by one

(Baby come on)

E A

Yeah, come on

(Baby come on)

E A

I got the tools. I'll satisfy ya, come on baby

(Baby come on)

E A

Wow-oo-ow-oo-ow! Yeah..

(Baby come on)

E A

(Baby come on baby come..)

E A

So come on baby..

..on baby come on..)

E A

So baby come on.. (fade out)

(Baby come on)

About Finish What Ya Started Chords by Van Halen

Learn how to play Finish What Ya Started by Van Halen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Finish What Ya Started chords”, “Finish What Ya Started guitar chords”, or “Van Halen Finish What Ya Started 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 Finish What Ya Started chords and for experienced players who want accurate Finish What Ya Started lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, B, C#m, D, C.

FAQ — Finish What Ya Started by Van Halen

How do I play "Finish What Ya Started" by Van Halen on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Finish What Ya Started" by Van Halen 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 "Finish What Ya Started" by Van Halen free?

Yes. The chords for "Finish What Ya Started" by Van Halen are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Finish What Ya Started" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Finish What Ya Started"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Finish What Ya Started" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Finish What Ya Started" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Finish What Ya Started" by Van Halen with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Van Halen below.

What key is "Finish What Ya Started" in?

The chords for "Finish What Ya Started" show the original chord names (including E, A, B, C#m, D, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.