Half Heaven Half Heartache
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Half Heaf Heartache:Ral Donner.
Released in 1961. Gene Pitney had a hit with this
in the same year. But Donner's lyrics and arrangement
are somewhat different than Pitney's.
Here is the Ral Donner version.
#1. (Capo up 1st fret for original.)
C C
My arms reach out for you, I hold you tenderly,
Am F G
But when you touch my lips, you kiss a memory,
why must it be?
C C F Fm
Half heaven, half heartache, my lovin' you, darlin'...
C G7
Can't you forget that other love, you knew?
#2.
C C
Within your angel eyes, a world of dreams I see,
Am F G7
Yet I keep wondering, if they're for him or me,
G
Will it always be?
C C F Fm
Half heaven, half heartache, my loving you, darlin'...
C Am F G7 C C
Or, will my love be strong e..nough..to, take away the heartache,
C Am F C
And make my life a heaven on earth with you?
C C F Fm
Half heaven, half heartache, my loving you, darlin'...
C Am F G7 C C
Oh, will my love be strong e..nough..to, take away the heartache,
C Am F C
And make my life a heaven on earth with you?
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play Half Heaven Half Heartache
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 C. 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.