capo i or iv ( they actually play it on iv but i find it easier to sing with the capo on
the first fret )

( single strumming )
G
should’ve kissed you there
D
i should’ve held your face
Em
i should’ve watched those eyes
C
instead of run in place
G
i should’ve called you out
D
i should’ve said your name
Em
i should’ve turned around
C
i should’ve looked again

chorus :
D Em C G G
but oh , i’m staring at the mess i made
Em C G
i ’m staring at the mess i made
Em C G
i ’m staring at the mess i made
D Em C G
as you turn , you take your heart and walk away

( strumming )
G
should’ve held my ground
D
i could’ve been redeemed
Em
for every second chance
C
that changed its mind on me
G
i should’ve spoken up
D
i should’ve proudly claimed
Em
that oh my head’s to blame
C
for all my heart’s mistakes

chorus :

D Em C G G
but oh , i’m staring at the mess i made
Em C G
i ’m staring at the mess i made
Em C G
i ’m staring at the mess i made
D Em C G
as you turn , you take your heart and walk away

G D Em C
and it’s you , and it’s you
G D Em C
and it’s you , and it’s you
G D Em C
and it’s falling down , as you walk away
G D Em D
and it’s on me now , as you go

chorus :
D Em C G G
but oh , i’m staring at the mess i made
Em C G
i ’m staring at the mess i made
Em C G
i ’m staring at the mess i made
D Em C G
as you turn , you take your heart and walk away

G D Em C
and it’s falling down , as you walk away
G D Em D
and it’s on me now , as you go

chorus :
D Em C G G
but oh , i’m staring at the mess i made
Em C G
i ’m staring at the mess i made
Em C G
i ’m staring at the mess i made
D Em C
as you turn , you take your heart and walk away