Broken People
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Intro
Am C G D
[Verso 1]
Am C
We're all just skeletons under our skin
G D
Hiding in closets, darker than sin
Am C
Stuck in the corners and can't find the door
G D
Our demons are reaching right up through the floors
Am
We're all scared to die
C
But we're more scared to live
G D
'Cause we're all too messed up to fix
[Refrão]
Am
We're all broken people
C G D
We all bleed the same
Am
We hide in the shadows
C
We fight our own battles
G D
In a world full of pain
Am C
Running from evil
G D
We can't break those chains
Am
With our backs on the wall
C
Lonely and lost
G
We ain't alone
D Am C G D
'Cause we're all broken people
[Verso 2]
Am
We're walking ghosts
C
Knocking on coffins
G
Taking the blows
D
Never on offense
Am C
Empty like mannequins, just hanging on
G D
Stuck in-between what's right and wrong
[Refrão]
Am
We're all broken people
C G D
We all bleed the same
Am
We hide in the shadows
C
We fight our own battles
G D
In a world full of pain
Am C
Running from evil
G D
We can't break those chains
Am
With our backs on the wall
C
Lonely and lost
G
We ain't alone
D Am
'Cause we're all broken people
Instrumental
C G D Am C G D
[Ponte]
Am C G D
We are all broken people
Am C G D
We are all broken people
[Refrão]
Am
We're all broken people
C G D
We all bleed the same
Am
We hide in the shadows
C
We fight our own battles
G D
In a world full of pain
Am C
Running from evil
G D
We can't break those chains
Am
With our backs on the wall
C
Lonely and lost
G
We ain't alone
D Am
'Cause we're all broken people
Outro
C G D
Oh, broken people
Am C G D
Oh, broken people
N.C.
Oh, broken people
How to play Broken People
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.