Brokenhearted - James Arthur

Brokenhearted

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Intro: E , C#m , Asus2 , B
 
E
Well it started at a party
C#m
I never knew your name
Asus2
You never knew mine either
B
But there was something about your face
E
And you decided to come over
C#m
And I think it started there
Asus2
You said ’I really like youâ?
B
And there was something in the air
E
And then the party ended
C#m
And we were all alone
Asus2
We lay there talking for hours
B
And then I walked you home
E
Then you kissed me in the garden
C#m
I picked you out a rose
Asus2
You said ’I think I love youâ?
B
That’s when my body froze
And I said
 
Chorus
E
"Never leave me broken hearted
C#m
Baby I’m not strong enough
Asus2 B
Don’t ever please don’t ever, ever let me go"
Asus2
You said "baby I won’t"
B
You Said "Baby I won't
 
E
But today you acted different
C#m
I asked if you were alright
Asus2
You said ’yeah trust me I’m okayâ?
B
Then you put your lips on mine
E
That’s when I realised
C#m
Your eyes are full of lies
Asus2
You would have fucked me for the story
B
You wanna take me for the ride
 
E
"Never leave me broken hearted
C#m
Baby I’m not strong enough
Asus2 B
Don’t ever please don’t ever, ever let me go"
E
"Never leave me broken hearted
C#m
Baby I’m not strong enough
Asus2 B
Don’t ever please don’t ever, ever let me go"
Asus2
You said "baby I won’t"
B
You Said "Baby I won't"
Asus2
You Said "Baby I won't"
B
You Said "Baby I won't"
Asus2
You Said "Baby I won't"
B
You Said "Baby I won't"
Asus2
You Said "Baby I won't"
B
You Said "Baby, Baby I won't"
 
E
"Never leave me broken hearted
C#m
Baby I’m not strong enough
Asus2 B
Don’t ever please don’t ever, ever let me go"
 
E C#m
You Said "Baby I won't"
Asus2
You Said "Baby I won't"
B E
You Said "Baby I wo---------n't"

How to play Brokenhearted

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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