(intro) G#  C#  Bbm  Fm  G#  Bbm  C#

(verse 1)
G#          Cm
  I used to be so quick so clever
G#          Cm
  I used to know myself much better
G#
  Cause anyone can see that
        Cm
this is only permanent
     G#
Temporary
                  Cm Fm   Eb   Fm
It never hurts to try

(chorus)
G#
  And it's all a game
Fm
  I know we'll stay the same
C#               Bbm
  But repetition ends in failure
Fm              G#
  And every time  I see it in your eyes
Bbm               C#
  When repetition ends we'll start over

(verse 2)
G#          Cm
  Now I'm a walking contradiction
G#           Cm
  So tell me what's wrong
with this picture

G#
  Cause anyone can see that
        Cm
this is only permanent
     G#
Temporary
                      Cm  Fm   Eb   Fm
So don't hurt me this time

(repeat chorus)
(guitar solo 2x) G#  Cm

(bridgea)
G#
  So give it up just give up
Cm
  Give it up give up
G#
  So give it up just give up
Cm                  Cm (hold)
  Give it up give up

(repeat chorus)