Broken Roots
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Intro Dm Am G F
Dm Am G
Dm Am G
Dm Am G
Blank faces
G
Here we are staring at these
Dm Am G
Blank pages
G
How did the plans we drew
Dm Am
Disappear in thin air
G F
Now all that's left are
Dm Am G
Two blank faces
F Am
I know we let gold fade to black
F Am G
Give me time enough to bring us back
Dm Am G
Cause I've been pouring my whole life in you
F Dm Am G
Trying to resurrect the love we grew
F Dm Am G
Yeah, we're both confused
F Dm Am G
But I'll keep pouring my whole life into
G
These broken roots
( Dm Am G F )
( Dm Am G )
Dm Am G
Frustrated
G
We feel the cracks within our
Dm Am G
Foundation
G
That's why I'm digging every
Dm
Day and night
Am
Night and day
G F
Swear I won't stop
Dm Am G
So please keep waiting
Dm Am G
Cause I've been pouring my whole life in you
F Dm Am G
Trying to resurrect the love we grew
F Dm Am G
Yeah, we're both confused
F Dm Am G
But I'll keep pouring my whole life into
G C
These broken roots
C Dm Am G
Cause I've been pouring my whole life in you
F Dm Am G
Trying to resurrect the love we grew
F Dm Am G
Yeah, we're both confused
F Dm Am G
But I'll keep pouring my whole life into
G
These broken roots
Final Dm Am G F
Dm Am G
Dm Am G
How to play Broken Roots
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 Dm. 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.