Apologize is a song by the band OneRepublic, which gained significant notoriety in its Timbaland remixed version. It was written by Ryan Tedder and reflects on a relationship that has ended, but where one side is not ready to give up so easily. The song talks about regret and the complexity of human feelings.
Key: A min
Introduction:
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I'm holding on your rope,
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Got me ten feet off the ground
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And I'm hearing what you say but I just can't make a sound
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You tell me that you need me
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Then you go and cut me down, but wait
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You tell me that you're sorry
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Didn't think I'd turn around, and say...
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That it's too late to apologize, it's too late
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I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
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I'd take another chance, take a fall
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Take a shot for you
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And I need you like a heart needs a beat
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But it's nothing new - yeah yeah
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I loved you with the fire red-
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Now it's turning blue, and you say...
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"Sorry" like the angel Heaven let me think was you
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But I'm afraid...
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It's too late to apologize, it's too late
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I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
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Whoaa ohhh...
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It's too late to apologize, it's too late
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I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
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I said it's too late to apologize, yeah-
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I said it's too late to apologize, yeah-
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I'm holding on your rope, got me ten feet... off the ground...