Ballad Of A Broken Heart
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[Intro ]
C Em C Em
F G F G
[Verso 1]
C Em
This is the ballad of a broken heart
C Em
This is the moment when I fall apart
F G
I've been aching deep inside for you
F G
Oh the breaking that you had to do
[Verso 2]
C Em
I used to sing about a sunny day
C Em
'Til you took your love and went away
F G
I'm all alone and don't know where you are
F G C Em C Em
Crying the ballad of a broken heart
[Refrão]
Am Em F C G/B
Teardrops won't stop fallin' 'til you're with me
Am Em F Dm G
That melancholy melody keeps drifting through the dark
[Verso 3]
C Em
You put the laughter in a lonely place
C Em
You put a smile on a sad sad face
F G
The way you left is tearing me apart
F G C
Crying the ballad of a broken heart
Interlude
Em C Em
F G F G
[Refrão]
Am Em F C G/B
Teardrops won't stop fallin' 'til you're with me
Am Em F Dm G
That melancholy melody keeps drifting through the dark
[Verso 4]
C Em
I used to sing about a sunny day
C Em
'Til you took your love and went away
F G
I'm all alone and don't know where you are
F G C
Crying the ballad of a broken heart
Outro
Em C Em
F G F G C
How to play Ballad Of A Broken Heart
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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.