Five Hearts Breaking
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Here's one of my favorite Alejandro Escovedo songs. I
couldn't find the chords so I think I figured out for
myself. More of an alt-country tune, but I reckon
there's room for that on COWPIE. Thanks.
FIVE HEARTS BREAKING
Alejandro Escovedo
Every chord is an 8-count except when bracketed together
E A E A
E
The sky is black, Billy feels bad
A
Today he thinks that he'd be better off dead
E
He hears the pain roaring in his head
A
He'll close his eyes and the world turns red
(hard strummed transition)
| E A | | E A |
E
Her name was Hope her hair was blacker than the sky
A
She had a smile that made the Devil cry
E
She held is hands, looked him in the eye
A
She said "Believe, Believe and everything will be fine."
| E B7 | | E A |
| E B7 |
Everything will be all right
| E A | | E A |
E
Today's the day, you can bet on that
A
I heard her close the door, she ain't looking back
E
A twist of fate or a stroke of luck
A
Well, the answer's over there beyond the wishing well
| E B7 | | E A |
| E B7 |
Everything will be all right
| E A | | E A |
Soft intrumental
E A E A
E A E A
E
Take the fire in your hands
A
And place it at her feet
E
Walk upon the mountain
A
Then you'll sail across the sea
E
Her eyes are taken from the stars above,
A
Her voice is Five Hearts Breaking
| E B7 | A
Her voice is Five Hearts Breaking
| E B7 |
Her voice is Five Hearts Breaking
| E A | | E A |
E
The skies are fire and he's waiting to die
A
And his heart's as empty as a dead man's eyes
E
She held his hands, looked him in the eye
A
She said "Believe, Believe and everything will be fine."
| E B7 | | E A |
| E B7 | | E A |
Everything will be all right
| E B7 | | E A |
Everything will be all right
| E B7 |
Everything will be all right
(One quick strum per letter)
E E E E A E E E E A E E E E A E
How to play Five Hearts Breaking
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 E. 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.