Hearts
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Intro C Am F C
Verse
C
Oh our story always starts so promising
C Am
Then something will go awry
F C
Yes something will go awry
C
What began ideal will simmer down to real
Am
And these heights are not quite so high
F C
No these heights are not quite so high
C Am
To what do I choose to bind
F C
To what do I choose to bind
[Refrão] F C
Will it break or be embraced
Am G
Be it treasured or laid to waste
F C
Be it pleasure or pain I taste
Am
This is my heart
G
This is my heart
F C
Oh
Instrumental
C Am F C
Verse
C
Now the storm ensues and I am overcome
C Am
Oh to struggle or be subdued
F C
Oh to fight or be left to lose
C
And the choice to leave is mine to give away
C Am
But to what do I hold onto
F C
But to what do I hold onto
C Am
Though in pieces I push on through
F C
Oh to what do I hold onto
[Refrão] F C
Will it break or be embraced
Am G
Be it treasured or laid to waste
F C
Be it pleasure or pain I taste
Am
This is my heart
G
This is my heart
F C
When the darkness lies in wait
Am G
Or the light promises to break
F C
Be it heaven or hell I face
Am
This is my heart
G
This is my heart
Bridge
F
Oh the rush goes
Dm Am
And the flame slows
F
Oh the wear shows
Dm Am
But do we give way
F Dm Am
Oh I can never fathom how I stay
F Dm Am
Oh I can never fathom how I stay
Instrumental
F Dm Am (x2)
[Refrão] F C
Will it break or be embraced
Am G
Be it treasured or laid to waste
F C
Be it pleasure or pain I taste
Am
This is my heart
G
This is my heart
F C
When the darkness lies in wait
Am G
Or the light promises to break
F C
Be it heaven or hell I face
Am
This is my heart
G
This is my heart
How to play Hearts
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.