Heartbreak Ahead
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C F C
A gypsy fortune teller in a gay market place
D7 G7
Saw in her crystal ball a young girls stricken face
C F C
Saw in clouds another woman and a man who were wed
G7 C
She said turn back my childhood there's heartbreak ahead
G7
Heartbreak ahead the roadway is dark
C
You're paying for what started out as a lie
G7
Your young dreams are broken your heart is like lead
C
You can't run away from this heartbreak ahead
F C
The girl cried oh kind gypsy you have opened my heart
D7 G7
I love him he loves me we can't bear to part
C F C
I tried to give him up when I found he was wed
G7 C
There's nothing for me now but heartbreak ahead
F C
The gypsy said my child you give up shame and disgrace
D7 G7
Give him up or the world will soon laugh in your face
C F C
You can't break up a home of a man who is wed
G7 C
Without causing more sorrow and heartbreak ahead
G7
Heartbreak ahead and you're both to blame
C
But it's not too late child to turn back from shame
G7
But love without honor is love that is dead
C
And time will soon heal your heartbreak ahead
How to play Heartbreak Ahead
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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.