Broken Strings
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[Intro ]- | D G | D | x2
D G D
I'm a rusty set of strings that I keep windin'
D G D
There's a melody in Me and I'm gonnna find it
G D Bm
I try to get the words right, but they mostly come out wrong
D A D
I'm a broken guitar workin' on a broken song
D G D
I'm a busted cowboy looking for a horse to ride
D G D
I'm a gust of wind looking for another sky
G D Bm
I got moving in these worn out boots, a restless in My bones
D A D
I'm a broken guitar workin' on a broken song
G D
And I'm a whole.. lot of tryin'
G D
And I'm fallin' down right after flyin'
Bm A G F#m Em A
I spend a whole lot of time in this life tryin' to find something I rhyme with...
D G D
I'm a story that I don't know how to tell
D G D
Just a penny looking for a wishin' well
G D Bm
I guess I'll keep on singing till I hear someone sing along
D A D
I'm a broken guitar workin' on a broken song
G D
And I'm a whole.. lot of tryin'
G D
And I'm fallin' down right after flyin'
Bm A G F#m Em A
I spend a whole lot of time in this life tryin' to find something I rhyme with...
| D G | D |
| D A | D ..
.. G D
And I'm a whole.. lot of tryin'
G D
And I'm fallin' down right after flyin'
Bm A G F#m Em
I spend a whole lot of time in this life tryin' to find something I rhyme with...
A | D G | D | D G | D ...
Can I rhyme with You?
How to play Broken Strings
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 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.