Careless Hands
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C F C
I let my heart fall into careless hands
G7 C
Careless hands that broke my heart in two
F C
You held my dreams like worthless grains of sand
G7 C
Careless hands don't care when dreams slip through
F C
You've brought me joy and dear I loved you so
D7 G7
But all that sunshine didn't make the roses grow
C F
If you don't change someday you'll know the sorrow of
C G7 C
Careless hands that can't hold on to love
F C
You've brought me joy and dear I loved you so
D7 G7
But all that sunshine didn't make the roses grow
C F
If you don't change someday you'll know the sorrow of
C G7 C
Careless hands that can't hold on to love
How to play Careless Hands
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. 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.