Careless Hands
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E7 D9 Fdim A E7 D9 A D9 Cdim A
I let my heart fall into careless hands
E7 D9 E7 A E7 D9 A Fdim A
Careless hands that broke my heart in two
E7 D9 Fdim A E7 D9 A D9 Cdim A
You held my dreams like worthless grains of sand
E7 D9 E7 A E7 D9 A E7 A
Careless hands don't care when dreams slip through
A Cdim A7 D9 E7 A E7 D9 A D9 Fdim A
I brought you joy and, Dear, I loved you so
C#m5-/7 B7 Cdim B7 Bm5-/7 E7 D9 A E7
But all that sunshine didn't make the roses grow
E7 D9 Fdim A F#m
If you don't change
E7 D9 A D9 A B7 Cdim Dm6
Someday you'll know the sorrow of
D9 Fdim E7 Bm5-/7 E7 Bm5-/7 E7 Cdim A
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 E7. 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.