Broken Pictures
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[Intro ]
Cm Bb F Ab Abm
Cm Bb F Ab Abm
verse 1
Cm Bb Eb
Suddenly the bells can't sing
G7 Cm
The children stop their games
Fdim Cm Fdim
And everybody's sleeping
Cm Bb Eb
In this silent screen of shade
G7 Ab
I hear you calling my name
Chorus
Cm Bb Ab Abm
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Cm Bb Ab Abm
Oh, oh, oh, oh
verse 2
Cm Bb7 Eb
I've wiped away my memories
G7 Cm
In cheap whisky and gin
Abm Cm Bdim
But even now I see
Cm Bb Eb
Broken pictures all around
G7 Ab
And I can't make a sound
Chorus
Cm Bb Ab Abm
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Cm Bb F Ab Abm
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Cm C Ab Abm
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Cm F Abm E
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
How to play Broken Pictures
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 Cm. 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.