[INTRO:] C     F

[VERSE 1:]
    C
Whatever way it hurts the least

That's how we should try to leave
   Am                                  F
We got a few things wrong, let's get this right
    C
Whatever tears don't stain our cheeks

Whatever words don't cut so deep
    Am                          F
And we don't even have to say goodbye


[CHORUS:]
C
You take your heart and I'll take my heart
F
We'll start over

If it's gotta break, let's break it clean
    C
You find another, I'll find another
      F
Let's hurt each other
                                C     F
Whatever way it hurts the least


[VERSE 2:]
    C
Whatever lie won't burn your tongue

Tell it now, then I'll tell you one
    Am                               F
And we'll pretend that this is for the best
          C
Ohh, this isn't working anymore

So I hope what you're looking for
     Am                        F
Is behind whatever door you open next


[CHORUS:]
C
You take your road, I'll take my road
F
We'll start over

You go west and I'll go east
    C
You find another, I'll find another
      F
Let's hurt each other

Whatever way it hurts the least


INSTRUMENTAL: C     F     


[BRIDGE:]
     C
Ohh, we can be friends or we can be strangers
    F
Whatever way it hurts the least
C
Cuss me now or call me later
    F
Whatever way it hurts the least

Whatever way it hurts the least


[CHORUS:]
C
You take your heart, I'll take my heart
F
We'll start over

If it's gotta break, let's break it clean
    C
You find another, I'll find another
      F
Let's hurt each other
                                C
Whatever way it hurts the least
                       F
Ooh, whatever way it hurts the least 
                                  C
(Whatever way it hurts the least)
                       
Ohh, whatever way it hurts the least
     F
(Whatever way it hurts the least)
                                  C
(Whatever way it hurts the least)