Heartaches By The Number
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[Refrão] D D7 G G/F# E7
Heartaches by the number, troubles by the score;
A A7 A A7 D
Every day you love me less, each day I love you more.
D D7 G G/F# E7
Heartaches by the number, a love that I can't win...
A A7
But the day that I stop countin',
A A7 D
That's the day my world will end.
D D7 G G/F#
Heartache number one was when you left me;
A A7 D
I never knew that I could hurt that way.
D D7 G G/F# Em
And heartache number two was when you came back again--
A A7 D A
You came back, but never meant to stay. Now I've got
Repeat Refrain:
Heartache number three was when you called me
And said that you were comin' back to stay;
With hopeful heart I waited for your knock on my door--
I waited, but you must have lost your way. Yes, I've got
Repeat Refrain:
Coda:
A A7
But the day that I stop countin',
A G A7 Gdim D
That's the day my world will end.
How to play Heartaches By The Number
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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.