Broken Heart - Sarah McLachlan

Broken Heart

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Capo 3
 
VERSE
G C Em D G
Are we just drops of rain falling for a little while
C G Em D
Playing hard we lose and gain, trying to hold on to what matters
Am (G) C Em
Till the end…
 
VERSE:
G C Em D G
I keep walking forward like I know where I’m heading
C G Em D
How I wish you were here to see me trying to live up to my name
Am (G) C
Till the end…
 
[Refrão]
G Bm C G Bm C
I should be thinking with my head not with my broken heart
D Em C G Am C
Look to the future for all it can give and not to us being apart
 
VERSE
 
Em G
We trip and fall and stand again
C Em D G
and go on with our heads held high
C G Em D
We laugh and love as best we can trying to hold on to the wonder
Am (G) C
How long? How long?
 
[Refrão]
G Bm C G Bm C
I should be thinking with my head not with my broken heart
D Em C G A C
Look to the future for all it's got and not to us being apart
 
Bridge
C G
Sometimes I feel I can’t go on
Am G Bm C
I let it get me down so hard to heal oh and I fall
G Am G C D
Fall to my knees it hurts to survive the love that’s gone
 
[Refrão]
G Bm C G Bm C
I should be thinking with my head not with my broken heart
D Em C G A C A C
Look to the future for all it's got and not to us being apart

How to play Broken Heart

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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