Love Is Lost
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Bbm Bbm/G# Bbm/F# (2x)
Bbm
It's the darkest hour, you're 22
Bbm
The voice of youth, the hour of dread
Bbm/G#
It's the darkest hour, and your voice is new
Bbm/F#
Love is lost, and lost is love
Bbm - Bbm/G# - Bbm/F#
Bbm
Your country's new, your friends are new
Bbm
Your house, and even your eyes are new
Bbm/G#
Your maid is new, and your accent, too
Bbm/F#
But your fear is as old as the world
Bbm - Bbm/G# - Bbm/F#
Bbm
E F#
Say goodbye to the thrills of life
G#m B
When love was good, when love was bad
E F#
Wave goodbye to the life without pain
G#m A
Say hello, your beautiful girl
Bbm - Bbm/G# - Bbm/F#
Bbm
Say hello to the greater men
Bbm
Tell them your secrets they're like the grave
Bbm/G#
Oh what you have done, oh what you have done
Bbm/F#
Love is lost, lost is love
Bbm
You know so much, it's making me cry
Bbm
You refuse to talk, but you think like mad
Bbm/G#
You've cut out your zone and the things have fold
Bbm/F#
Oh what have you done, oh what have you done
Bbm - Bbm/G#
Bbm/F#
Oh what have you done, oh what have you done
How to play Love Is Lost
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 Bbm. 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.