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The Past is the Past chords by
Brandy Clark And Lindsey Buckingham
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Intro 1
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G

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C
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D
D

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D
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G
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Verse 1
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G

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Walked to the driveway,
Em
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opened the door to the car
D
D

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Turned the key, found your future
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G

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C
C

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in that pedal on the floor
G
G

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Hands on the wheel,
Em
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eyes straight ahead
D
D

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I won't be in that rear view

or tomorrow
G
G

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C
C

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Or where you're going

when you get there
Verse 2
D
D

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Let your wheels roll

Let your wheels roll
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G

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C
C

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Let your heartbreak beat to the radio
Verse 3
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G

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This is where the past is the past
C
C

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Where the meant- to- be's

ain't meant to last
D
D

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Where the "maybe we could work it
G
G

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out" turns into "maybe we can't"
C
C

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G
G

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This is where the memories we missed
C
C

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are catching dust in a picture frame
D
D

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Where the hopin' turns to knowin'
C
C

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that there ain't no going back
Verse 4
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C

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Hands on the wheel, eyes straight ahead
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D

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C

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I won't be in that rear

view or tomorrow

Or where you're going

when you get there
Verse 5
G
G

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I'll be painting the bedroom
Em
Em

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I'll be working a lot
D
D

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Boxing up all the used to be's
C
C

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Forgetting things 'til it's

all been forgot
Verse 6
D
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Letting you go

Letting you go
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G

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C

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Let my heartbreak beat to the radio
Verse 7
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G

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This is where the past is the past
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C

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Where the meant- to- be's

ain't meant to last
D
D

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Where the "maybe we could work it
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G

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out" turns in to "maybe we can't"
C
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G

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This is where the memories we missed
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C

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are catching dust in a picture frame
D
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Where the hopin' turns to knowin'
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C

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that there ain't no going back
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G

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C
C

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D
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This is where the past is the past
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C

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This is where the past is the past
Verse 8
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D

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Only time can say what
C
C

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we're taking from it
D
D

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We say goodbye like it helps
C
C

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but we know it doesn't
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D

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Yeah, we thought it was but in
C
C

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the end it just wasn't
Verse 9
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So let your wheels roll

Let your wheels roll
Verse 10

Let my heartbreak beat to the radio
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This is where the past is the past
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D

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Where the meant- to- be's
C
C

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ain't meant to last
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G

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Where the "maybe we could work it out"
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turns into "maybe we can't"
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D

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This is where the memories we missed start
C
C

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catching dust in a picture frame
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G

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Where the hopin' turns to knowin' that

there ain't no going back
C
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This is where the past

is the past
C
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G
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This is where the past
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is the past
Outro 1
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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Past is the Past?

The original key of The Past is the Past by Brandy Clark and Lindsey Buckingham is A major.

What are the main chords for The Past is the Past?

The primary chords used in The Past is the Past are A, D, E, F#m.

Do I need a capo to play The Past is the Past?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is The Past is the Past beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, E, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Past is the Past?

The tempo of The Past is the Past is approximately 133 beats per minute.

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