Heartland Café
View chords used in this chart
Piano Intro: G C G C G C G C Am Em Am Em C G D
Verse 1:
G C G C
I take you down to a place you've never been
G C G C
A heart in the city you have never seen
Am Em
Your wine will last all night
Am Em
Behind those neon lights
C G D
Just take me by the hand, here we go.....
Chorus:
G D
Down at the Heartland Café
C D
You're making friends that'll dream along
G D
Heartland Café
C D
The lights are always bright
Em D
And right before your eyes,
Am C D
She's singing that old song
Am Em C D G
'bout a lonely heart that's not alone no more
Verse 2:
G C
Yes, come in from the night
G C
And say goodbye to the pouring rain
G C
Win a few games, have a few laughs
G C
And forget just why you came
Am Em
Let time just slip away
Am Em
And I'll swear that someday you'll trade
C G D
Your tomorrows for on single yesterday
Chorus:
G D
Down at the Heartland Café
C D
You're making friends that'll play along
G D
Heartland Café
C D
You can feel at easy
Em D
And gentle as a breeze
Am C D
She's singing that old song
Am Em C D G
'bout a lonely heart that's not alone no more
Solo: C D G C Em C Am D
C D G/F#/F/Em C Am.....D
A D A D A D E
Verse 3: (Only Piano And Vocal)
The tune's change to "A"
A D A D
Winners and losers, we're all in the same show
A D
Running and running again
A D
Any way the wind will blow
Bm F#m
If you like we can talk all night
Bm F#m
Until the morning light
D A E
Or turn the card and ask for a song
Chorus: (Piano And Vocal Again):
A E
Down at the Heartland Café
D E
You're making friends that'll run along
A E
Heartland Café
D E
You're gonna have a good time
F#m E
And for a nickel or a dime
Bm D E
She's singing that old song
Bm A D E A
'bout a lonely heart that's not alone no more
How to play Heartland Café
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 G. 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.