Broken - Jack Johnson
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[Intro: ]D
 
D
With everything ahead of us
 
We left everything behind
 
But nothing that we needed
 
At least not at this time
G
And now the feeling that I'm feeling
D
Well it's feeling like my life is finally mine
Em G D
With nothing to go back to we just continue to drive
Em
Without you I was broken
G D
But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side
Em
Without you I was broken
G D
But I'd rather be broken down with you by my side
D
I didn't know what I was looking for
 
So I didn't know what I'd find
 
I didn't know what I was missing
 
I guess you've been just a little too kind
G
And if I find just what I need
 
D
I'll put a little peace in my mind
G
Maybe you've been looking too
D
Or maybe you don't even need to try
Em
Without you I was broken
G D
But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side
Em
Without you I was broken
G D
But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side
 
Solo
 
D
With everything in the past
 
Fading faster and faster until it was gone
 
Found out I was losing so much more than I knew all along
G
But everything I've been working for
D
Was only worth nickels and dimes
G
But if I had a minute for every hour that I've wasted
D
I'd be riching time, I'd be doing fine
Em
Without you I was broken
G D
But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side
 
Em
Without you I was broken
G D
But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side
 
Em
Without you I was broken
G D
But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side
Em
Without you I was broken
G D
But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side

How to play Broken

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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.

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