Broken Hearts And Fairytales
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D D/C#
Life is so frustrating, and it's getting over rated.
G/E Gm
A broken heart, a fairytale it's all the same to me.
D A
But I don't wanna be just waiting patiently
G D
For life to come and take me away.
D D/C# G Gm
Take me a-way
D
So I'm sitting here in silence,
D/C#
and I'm pretty sure that violence
G Gm
Is the only form of love I'll ever know.
D A
But I guess that goes to show that even those filled up with hope
G D
have less than you can tell meets the eye.
Bm
And you lead me on and on and on again,
G D A
and on and on and on again, you do.
Bm
You lead me on and on and on again,
G
It's always on and on again;
A
I hope to God this hurts you too.
D D/C#
Life is so degrading, and I'm pretty sure I hate it.
G Gm
I've got to get myself out of this town.
D A
Before I'm broken down, lying shattered on the ground,
G D
For all the world to see who I am.
Bm
And you lead me on and on and on again,
G D A
and on and on and on again, you do.
Bm
You lead me on and on and on again,
G D A
and on and on and on again, you do.
Bm
You lead me on and on and on again,
G
It's always on and on again
A A7
I hope to God this kills you too.
D D/C#
I wish I never loved you;
G Bbm
I wish I didn't care.
D
I wish I didn't care.
How to play Broken Hearts And Fairytales
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.