(Burt Bacharach - Hal David)
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
(strings):
C#m7 F#m7 Dmaj7 Bm7/E
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Dmaj7 Bm7 E7 Amaj7 B13 B7 1
Oh, breaking up is so very hard to do [797897] [79780x]
Verse 1:
E C#m
If you really love him
E C#m C#
And there's nothing I can do
E E+
Don't try to spare my feelings
C#m7 Bm7/E
Just tell me that we're through
Chorus 1:
Bm7 Bm7/E C#m7 F#m7
And make it easy on yourself
Dmaj7 Bm7/E C#m7 F#m7
Make it easy on yourself
Dmaj7 Bm7 E7 Amaj7
'Cause breaking up is so very hard to do
[1: B13 B7 2: Bm7/E 3: to coda 4: to string tag]
Verse 2:
And if the way I hold him
Can't compare to his caress
No words of consolation
Will make me miss you less
Chorus 2:
My darling, if this is goodbye
I just know I'm gonna cry
So run to him
Before you start crying too
[repeat chorus 1]
Coda:
(Amaj7) C#m7 Dmaj7 C#m7/E Amaj7 Bm7/E
Oh, baby, it's so hard to do
[repeat chorus 1; ritard. on final line]
String tag:
Amaj7 Bm7/E Amaj7
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-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play (Burt Bacharach - Hal David)
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 C#m7. 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.