Intro: Eb Ebm Abm Eb Ebm Verse 1: Eb Ab Eb You can't ask a tree to blossom if it isn't spring Ab Bb Don't leave the house at midnight and expect the birds to sing G7 Eb F7 If you're looking for a reason, you needn't even try Ab F Eb Sometimes, it's time to let a good thing die Verse 2: Eb Ab Eb You can't conjure up more money if you've only got a dime Eb Ab Bb No use praying for your younger days if you're running out of time Cm C7 Eb F7 You can take a horse to water, but you can't teach fish to fly Ab Eb Gbm Bb Eb G Sometimes, it's time to let a good thing die Verse 3: Cm Ab Eb You can't light a fire from nothing, or clap and make snow fall Cm Gm Ab Eb You can't summon love up in your heart if it isn't there at all Cm G Ab F7 Life isn't like the movies, but it sure will make you cry Eb Cm7 F7 When it dawns on you it's time to say goodbye Instrumental: Ab F7 Bb7 Eb Cm Abm Eb Ebm Verse 4: Eb Ab Eb You can't drum up the heartbeats of loved ones come to pass Eb Ab Bb7 Stop wishing for forever 'cause nothing ever lasts Cm G7 C F If it's keeping you from sleeping, wipe the tear from your eye Ab Eb F Bb Eb 'Cause sometimes, it's time to let a good thing die
