Heartbreak Hotel
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Written by Elvis Presley. Led Zeppelin played this song
in their 1972 tour. The recording still remains unreleased.
E
Ever since my baby left me,
I found a new place to dwell.
E7
It's down at the end of lonely street at Heartbreak Hotel.
(Chorus:)
A7
You make me so lonely baby, I get so lonely,
B7 E
I get so lonely I could die.
E
And although it's always crowded,
you still can find some room.
E7
Where broken hearted lovers do cry away their gloom.
(repeat Chorus)
E
Well, the Bell hop's tears keep flowin',
and the desk clerk's dressed in black.
Well they been so long on lonely street
E7
They ain't ever gonna look back.
(repeat Chorus)
E
Hey now, if your baby leaves you,
and you got a tale to tell.
E7
Just take a walk down lonely street to Heartbreak Hotel.
(repeat Chorus and fade)
Enjoy!
How to play Heartbreak Hotel
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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.