Broken World
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E11/A C#sus9/7
Promises shattered
E11/A C#sus9/7
Answers don't come
E11/A C#sus9/7
Friends say goodbye
A5
Plans come undone
G#m7
Dreams get crushed
A5
Lies get told
G
Words can turn cruel
A/B B5
Hearts can grow cold
E A5
In a broken world where we cry to feel
C#m A5 B5
Some hope that helps these hearts to heal
E A5
You're my strength, You're my refuge
F#m A5 B5 E
In a broken world, Jesus I'm holding to You
A5 C#m A5 B5
E11/A C#sus9/7
You make sense of the madness
E11/A C#sus9/7
And You make darkness flee
E11/A C#sus9/7
You bring such a calm
E11/A C#sus9/7
To the chaos in me
G#m7
Show me life
A5
Tell me truth
G A/B B5
Day after day I keep running to You
C G/B A5
Long ago, we fell so far
C G/B B5
Yet You came to where we are
How to play Broken World
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 E11/A. 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.