Maroon 5 - Nothing Lasts Forever Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
[Opening]
[D] [D] [G] [G]
[D]It is so easy to see, [D]dysfunction between you and me
[G]We must free up these tired souls, [G]before the sadness gets us both
[verse 2]
[D]I tried and tried to let you know, [D]I love you but I’m letting go
[G]It may not last but I don’t know, [G]just don’t know
[chorus]
[D]If you don’t know, then you can’t care
[D]And I show up, but you’re not there
[G]But I’m waiting, and you want to
[G]Still afraid that I will desert you
[chorus]
[D]Everyday, with every word whispered we get more [D]far away
The distance between us makes it [G]so hard to stay
But nothing last forever, but be [G]honest babe
It hurts but it may be the only [D]way
[verse 3]
[D]A bed that’s warm with memories, [D]can heal us temporarily
[G]The misbehaving all he makes, [G]the ditch between us so damn deep
[verse 4]
[D]Built a wall around my heart, [D]never let it fall apart
[G]Strangely I wish secretly, [G]it won’t fall down while I’m asleep
[chorus]
[D]If you don’t know, then you can’t care
[D]And I show up, but you’re not there
[G]But I’m waiting, and you want to
[G]Still afraid that I will desert you
[chorus]
[D]Everyday, with every word whispered we get more [D]far away
The distance between us makes it [G]so hard to stay
But nothing last forever, but be [G]honest babe
It hurts but it may be the only [D]way
[Closing]
[Em]But we have not hit the ground
[G]Doesn’t mean we’re not still [D]falling, [Bm]oh
[Em]I want so bad to pick you up
[G]But you’re still too reluctant to [D]accept my help
What a [Bm]shame I hope you find somewhere to [A]place the blame
But until then the fact remains
[chorus]
[D]Everyday, with every word whispered we get more [D]far away
The distance between us makes it [G]so hard to stay
But nothing last forever, but be [G]honest babe
It hurts but it may be the only [D]way
[chorus]
[D]Everyday, with every word whispered we get more [D]far away
The distance between us makes it [G]so hard to stay
But nothing last forever, but be [G]honest babe
It hurts but it may be the only [D]way
How to play Nothing Lasts Forever on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Maroon 5 - Nothing Lasts Forever on guitar requires 5 chords and 7 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Nothing Lasts Forever uses these transitions most often: G → D (13), D → G (11), and D → Bm (2). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - G chord transition.
1. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
2. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
3. Em → G chord transition
To move from Em to G;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
4. D → Bm chord transition
To move from D to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
5. Bm → Em chord transition
To move from Bm to Em;
- While playing Bm, first lift your index finger and pinky.
- Lift your middle finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 2.
6. Bm → A chord transition
To move from Bm to A;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 2.
7. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
Nothing Lasts Forever chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Nothing Lasts Forever.
- Nothing Lasts Forever includes 32 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Nothing Lasts Forever contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Nothing Lasts Forever connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → Em: 17%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → D: 24%