Artificial Heart
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C F C F/C C G C
They gave me a test to make me the best that I could be
C F C F C G C
They knew all along that there was something wrong with me
F E Am D G Fdim
We picked out a spot and made a hole
F C
Wire and glass and stainless steel
F E
Now I can imagine how I'd feel
F
Got a new heart
F
Got a new heart
Dm
Got a new heart
Dm Am G
Got a new artificial heart
F
It's not a real heart
F
It's not a real heart
Dm
It's not a real heart
Dm Am G D7/F# G
It is a real artificial heart
C F C F C G C
There's blood on the bed but here in my head I'm feeling fine
C F C F C G C
It's easy to sleep when I'm not buzzing all the time
F E Am D G Fdim
So funny the way I was before
F C
I was blind but now I see
F E
Once I was him but now he's me
F
Got a new heart
F
Got a new heart
Dm
Got a new heart
Dm Am
Got a new artificial heart
F
It's not a real heart
F
It's not a real heart
Dm
It's not a real heart
Dm Am
It is a real artificial heart
Bridge: G D7/F# F E F Ab C (2x)
C F C F/C C G C
You're happy again I nod and pretend to think it through
F C F C G C
I don't need to think at all if I don't care for you
F E Am D G Fdim
It's not an emergency for me
F C
I look at the walls and they go clear
F E
I cover my eyes and disappear
F
Got a new heart
F
Got a new heart
Dm
Got a new heart
Dm Am G
Got a new artificial heart
F
It's not a real heart
F
It's not a real heart
Dm
It's not a real heart
Dm Am
It is a real artificial heart
How to play Artificial Heart
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.