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(G)(C)(D)It's hard desrcibing a(C)heartache,
oh cause its a(D)one of a kind(G)thing,
a serious(C)injury, and a(D)whole lot of endless(G)pain,
if it was a(C/G)storm, I'd compare it to a(D)hurr(G/B)i(C)cane,
oh it's even got a(D)name,
Chorus:
If it was a(G)drink,it would be a(C/G)strong one,
If it was a(G)sad song, it would be a(C)long one,
if it was a(G)color, it would be a(Am)deep(G/B)deep(C)blue,
(C)but if we're(G/B)talkin' bout a(Am)heartache,
(D)it would be(G)you. (C)(D)
If there was a(G)full moon, it would be a(C/G)total eclipse,
If it was a(G)tital wave, it would(C)sink a thousand(D)ships,
If there was a(G)blizzard, it would be a(C)record breakin'(D)cold,
If it was a(C/G)lie, it would be the biggest(D)story you ever told__
repeat chorus:
(G) (C/G) (G) (C)
If it was a(G)color, it would be a(Am)deep(G/B)deep
(C)blue_____, but if we're talkin bout a(Am)heartache,
(D)it would be(G)you.
(G) (C) (D) (G)
How to play by
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.