Broken Circle
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Intro:
Bb E Asus4 A Dm9 Bb E Asus4 A Asus4 A
[Verso 1]
Bb E
What can we do as a family?
A Dm9 Dm
What plan can we devise
Bb E
That accommodates everyone's schedule
Asus4 A Asus4 A
And still survives?
Bb E
At the alter of progress
Asus4 Dm9 Dm
The family is sacrificed.
Bb E
Is wishing there was another way
Asus4 A Asus4 A
To pay the price?
[Refrão]
Bbmaj7 A
Ashes, ashes
Bbmaj7 A
We all fall down.
Gm9 Gm C
No one wants a broken circle,
Bb5- E
Get up off of the ground.
Bbmaj7 A
Family, family
Bbmaj7 A
Center of our lives.
Gm9 Gm C
Broken circle, heal thyself,
Bb5- E
Hands together, bind
[Verso 2]
Bb E
There is a painting on our wall
A Dm9 Dm
I've loved it all these years.
Bb E
Without knowing the reason,
Asus4 A Asus4 A
And now it's clear.
Bb E
A happy company of people
Asus4 Dm9 Dm
Going out to a ball.
Bb E
Mother, brother, father
Asus4 A Asus4 A
Sisters all.
[Refrão]
Bbmaj7 A
Ashes, ashes,
Bbmaj7 A
We all fall down.
Gm9 Gm C
Well No one wants a broken circle
Bb5- E
Can you get up off of the ground?
Bbmaj7 A
Family, family
Bbmaj7 A
Center of our lives.
Gm9 Gm C
Broken circle, heal thyself,
Bb5- E
Hands together, bind.
Bbmaj7 A
Ashes, ashes,
Bbmaj7 A
We all fall down.
Gm9 Gm C
Well No one wants a broken circle.
Bb5- E
Can you get up off of the ground?
Bbmaj7 A
Family, family
Bbmaj7 A
Center of our lives.
Gm9 Gm C
Broken circle, heal thyself,
Bb5- E
Hands together, bind.
Outro:
Bbmaj7 A Bbmaj7 A Bbmaj7 A
How to play Broken Circle
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 Bb. 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.