Every Word Was a Piece Of My Heart
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D A D G
I've been staring at the page for what seems like days
D A D D
I guess I put this one off for a while
A
Did I see a tear fall from your eyes ?
D G
Or did you laugh so hard that you cried ?
D A D
When I served my secrets on a silver tray to you (hey now)
Em7 G G
Hey now, I guess the night's just bringing me down
D G
There's no love, there's no hate
D G
I left them there for you to take
D A D
But know that every word was a piece of my heart (hey now)
D A
You've been the blood in my veins
D G
The only one who knows my middle name
D A D
And the smiles, they came easy 'cause of you (hey now)
D A
You know that I love you, but I hate you
D G
'Cause I know I can never escape you
D A D
So let the choir sing for tonight I'm an easy mark (hey now)
Em7 G
Hey now, am I acting just a little too proud ?
D G
There's no love, there's no hate
D G
I left them there for you to take
D A D
But know that every word was a piece of my heart (hey now)
D A
Have I said too much
D G
Maybe I haven't said enough
D A D D
But know that every word was a piece of my heart (hey now)
A G D
Hush me darling, maybe I've lost my touch
A A
Maybe I've lost my guts
G
There, is that truth enough ?
Em7 G
Hey now, hey now
[Solo] D G D G D G D
D A
You know these love letters mix with whisky
D G
Just don't light a match when you kiss me
D A D
Though I'll blow away, you know I'll be back soon (hey now)
Em7 G Em7 G
Hey now, hey now, hey now, am I talking just a little too loud ?
D G
There's no love, there's no hate
D G
I left them there for you to take
D A D
But know that every word was a piece of my heart
D A
Have I said too much
D G
Maybe I haven't said enough
D A D D
But know that every word was a piece of my heart
Em7 G
Hey now, am I talking just a little too proud ?
Em7 G
Hey now, the night's just bringing me down
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
Em7 = 0 2 2 0 3 0
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play Every Word Was a Piece Of My Heart
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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.