If A Broken Heart Could Kill
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[Intro ]G A G A Bb
A Bb E A Bb E
I've never had a broken bone, I hardly ever get a cold,
A Bb E A
Bb
I keep myself in pretty good shape, But I know I wouldn't be here today,
nc E A E
Chorus: If a broken heart could kill, I'd be long gone,
E F# Bb
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust by now,
E A E A E
Six feet under, a tombstone on a hill,
E A Bb
Lyin' there alone, in my new wooden home,
Bb E
If a broken heart could kill.
A Bb E
I've run the rapids, jumped from a plane,
A Bb E
Been through earthquakes, and hurricanes,
A Bb E
I've climbed mountains, been a rodeo clown,
A Bb
But after you I'm lucky I'm still around,
Repeat chorus
E A
Yeah, I'd be heaven bound,
Bb
Or on my way down,
nc riff E
If a broken heart could kill.
How to play If A Broken Heart Could Kill
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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.