Dont Act Like Your Heart Isnt Hard
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Intro: G D C G D C G D C G D C
verse 1:
G D C
Don't act like your heart isn't hard
G D C
And that the joker isn't your card
G D C
Changing your tune as you put up your guard
G D
And go whistling past a graveyard
verse 2:
C G D
You change your mind like you're changing your clothes
C G D
Though you dress in rags and you turn up your nose
C G D
When it makes no sense, I will act like it does
C G D
Coming to your defence though I have no weapons
verse 3:
G D C
So don't act like your heart isn't hard
G D C
That the truth in your head isn't dark
G D C
You can turn Tin Pan Alley into a boulevard
G D
And go whistling past a graveyard
verse 4:
C G D
Don't want the pretence of what love shouldn't be
C G D
It'll bore you to death before setting you free
C G D
To be just as good or bad as you are
C G D
In the eye of the storm, we will both be sorry
Bridge:
Am7 D
Don't hide your tears behind a facade
C D
Of a thousand jokes you thought I forgot
Em D
And then blame me for no longer laughing
VERSE 5:
G D C
Everyone's cruel at times
G D C
When you're not at your best and you're crossing the line
G D C
I'll look past your mistakes if you look past mine
G D
And go stumbling past a gold mine
OUTRO: G D C G D C G D C
G D C
Don't act like your heart isn't hard
How to play Dont Act Like Your Heart Isnt Hard
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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.