Everthing's Broken Down
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[Intro ](basic idea) Intro chords: D open D open D open D open
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Nice little run up in D used in various places.
D
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D open
Look at my house what'd'ya see It's a 20 by 30 foot mockery
G G# A D open D open D open D
Of what a home should be Everything's Broken Down
D open
Look at my heart what'd'ya see It a scene of crime in the first degree
G G# A D open D open D
I've got a memory But everything's broken down
CHORUS
D G D
Everything's broken down Everything's broken down
G D E A
If wishes and words could make a man rich I'd be painting the town
D G D
But I get lost when I'm down When I drink I get found
G D
If you'll listen to a fool I'll buy this round
A D open D open D
But Everything's broken down
Lead
D open
Look at my eyes what'd'ya see It a pretty case of the lonely's
G G# A D open D open D
I've got a bad disease Everything's broken down
D open
Look at my world what'd'ya see If heart ache was money I'd lived for free
G G# A D
Have worry Everything's broken down
To chorus.
How to play Everthing's Broken Down
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 D. 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.