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[Verse 1]
  CCaught me off guard, I wish that I'd been sober
  AmStill, here we are back in Hanover 9F9
Just like old times all oGver
  CUnder the exit lights as beautiful as ever
  AmI really wish that I dressed up a little better
FNo regrets is what we said, we Gcan't go back again, darling
[Chorus]
  FNobody said that it would Glast forever
  CThat doesn't Emmean we didn't Amtry to Gget there
  FI never said that we would Gdie together
  CThat doesn't Emmean it was a Amlie, reGmember
  FNobody said that it would Glast forever
[Verse 2]
  CHead in my hands, cold coffee on the table
  AmWish you the best, I would if I was able
FMorning light, it stings a litGtle
  COut of my mind, I don't remember calling
  AmHad too much tonic wine, sometimes it does the talking
FHope you know I wish you all the Glove you're looking for, darling
[Chorus]
  FNobody said that it would Glast forever
  CThat doesn't Emmean we didn't Amtry to Gget there
  FI never said that we would Gdie together
  CThat doesn't Emmean it was a Amlie, reGmember
  FNobody said that it would Glast forever
[Bridge]
       CForever
       AmForever
    F     GForevCer
[Outro]
  FNobody said that it would Glast forever
  CThat doesn't Emmean we didn't Amtry to Gget there
  FI never said that we would Gdie together
  CThat doesn't Emmean it was a Amlie, they'll Gnever
FTake those long summer daGys
When love was untCamed
Two burning Emhearts that dared to brAmeak, reGmember
  FNobody said that it would Glast forever

The story behind the song

"Forever" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi. It was released on May 17, 2019, on his debut studio album, "Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent". This album, which also features the singles "Grace" and "Someone You Loved," was a huge success, becoming the fastest-selling album of the year in the UK and Ireland. It went on to be the best-selling album in the UK for both 2019 and 2020.

AI-written from these sources:Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent — Wikipedia ↗Lewis Capaldi — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Forever

by Lewis Capaldi

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[Verse 1]

Caught me off guard, I wish that I'd been sober

Am F

Still, here we are back in Hanover 99

Just like old times all over

Under the exit lights as beautiful as ever

I really wish that I dressed up a little better

F G

No regrets is what we said, we can't go back again, darling

[Chorus]

F G

Nobody said that it would last forever

C Em Am G

That doesn't mean we didn't try to get there

F G

I never said that we would die together

C Em Am G

That doesn't mean it was a lie, remember

F G

Nobody said that it would last forever

[Verse 2]

Head in my hands, cold coffee on the table

Wish you the best, I would if I was able

F G

Morning light, it stings a little

Out of my mind, I don't remember calling

Had too much tonic wine, sometimes it does the talking

F G

Hope you know I wish you all the love you're looking for, darling

[Chorus]

F G

Nobody said that it would last forever

C Em Am G

That doesn't mean we didn't try to get there

F G

I never said that we would die together

C Em Am G

That doesn't mean it was a lie, remember

F G

Nobody said that it would last forever

[Bridge]

Forever

F G C

Forever

[Outro]

F G

Nobody said that it would last forever

C Em Am G

That doesn't mean we didn't try to get there

F G

I never said that we would die together

C Em Am G

That doesn't mean it was a lie, they'll never

F G

Take those long summer days

When love was untamed

Em Am G

Two burning hearts that dared to break, remember

F G

Nobody said that it would last forever

About Forever Chords by Lewis Capaldi

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

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