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The Last Word chords by
Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Key: Eb major
Verse 1
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You can
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D

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have it; I don't want it
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D

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A

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G

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it I'll be gone
Bm
Bm
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It won't matter
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D

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what you're saying
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When the damage has all been done
Verse 2
Em
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F#m
F#m
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Can't seem to keep the faith
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A

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Em
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As if that's all I need to do
F#m
F#m
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I'd rather walk away
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Than take what belongs to you
Verse 3
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You can have it; I don't
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want it
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G

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it I'll be gone
Bm
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It won't matter
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what you're saying
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When the damage has all been done
Verse 4
Em
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F#m
F#m
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Some words will cut you down
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Em
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Like you were only in the way
F#m
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Why should I stand this ground?
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It won't hurt as much to say
Verse 5
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You can have it; I don't
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want it
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it I'll be gone
Bm
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It won't matter
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what you're saying
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When the damage has all been done
Verse 6
Em
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F#m
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Sometimes we're blinded by
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Em
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The very thing we need to see
F#m
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I finally realized
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You need it more than you need me
Verse 7
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You can have it; I don't
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want it
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it I'll be gone
Bm
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It won't matter
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what you're saying
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When the damage has all
Bm
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been done
Verse 8
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The damage has all been done
Outro 1
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Chords
  • D

  • A

  • G

  • Bm

    2
  • Em

  • F#m

    2

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Last Word by Mary Chapin Carpenter is Eb major.

The primary chords used in The Last Word are Eb, Bb, Ab, Cm, Fm, Gm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Bb, Ab, Cm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of The Last Word is approximately 67 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Last Word using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for The Last Word. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add The Last Word to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for The Last Word by Mary Chapin Carpenter on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.