C G7 C G7 [Verse 1] C Dm G7 C If heartaches brought fame, in love's crazy game, F G7 C G7 I’d be a legend in my time. C Dm G7 C If they gave gold statuettes, for tears and regrets, F G7 C D I’d be a legend in my time. [Chorus] E7 Fdim7 A A7 But they don’t give awards, and there’s no praise or fame, D D6 Dm G7 For a heart that’s been broken, over love that’s in vain. [Verse 2] C F If loneliness meant world acclaim, G7 C Everyone would know my name. C7 F G7 C I’d be a legend in my time. [Instrumental] C F G7 C7 F G7 C (You’d be a legend in your time) (Backing vocals) [Chorus] C7 E7 Fdim7 A A7 But they don’t, they don’t give awards, and there’s no praise or fame, D D6 Dm G7 For a heart that’s been broken, over love that’s in vain. [Verse 3] (Key change) Db Gb If loneliness meant world acclaim, Ab7 Db Everyone would know my name. Db7 Gb Ab7 Bbm Db7 I’d be a legend in my time. [Coda] Db7 Gb Ab7 Fm Db B6 Gb Ebm Db I’d be a legend in my time.