Heartbeats
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Intro: C Em Dm F G
(C) (Em)
I can't figure out
(G) (F) (Dm)
Is it meant to be this way
(G) (C) (G)
Easy words so hard to say
(C) (Em)
I can't live without
(G) (F) (Dm)
Knowing how you feel
(C) (G)
Know if this is real
(Dm) (Am) (G)
Tell me am I mistaken
(Dm) (Am) (G)
Cause I don't have another heart for breakin'
(F)
Please don't let me go
(C)
I just wanna stay
(Em)
Can't you feel my heartbeats
(Am)
Giving me away
(G) (F)
I just want to know
(C)
If you too feel afraid
(Em)
I can feel your heartbeats
(F)
Giving you away
(G) (C)
Giving us away
Em Dm F G
(C) (Em)
I can't understand
(G) (F) (Dm)
How it's making sense
(G) (C) (G)
That we put up such defense
(C) (Em)
When all you need to know
(G) (F) (Dm)
No matter what you do
(C) (G)
I'm just as scared as you
(Dm) (Am) (G)
Tell me am I mistaken
(Dm) (Am) (G)
Cause I don't have another heart for breakin'
(F)
Please don't let me go
(C)
I just wanna stay
(Em)
Can't you feel my heartbeats
(Am)
Giving me away
(G) (F)
I just want to know
(C)
If you too feel afraid
(Em)
I can feel your heartbeats
(F)
Giving you away
(G) (C)
Giving us away
Em Dm F G
(F)
Please don't let me go
(C)
I just wanna stay
(Em)
Can't you feel my heartbeats
(Am)
Giving me away
(G) (F)
I just want to know
(C)
If you too feel afraid
(Em)
I can feel your heartbeats
(F)
Giving you away
(G) (C)
Giving us away
Em Dm F G
How to play Heartbeats
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.