Love Will Tear Us Apart
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Verse
Em D
When routine bites hard,
Bm A
And ambitions are low,
Em D
And resentment rides high,
Bm A
But emotions won't grow,
Em D
And we're changing our ways,
Bm A
Taking different roads.
[Refrão]
Em D Bm A
Then love, love will tear us apart again.
Em D Bm A
Love, love will tear us apart again.
Verse
Em D
Why is the bedroom so cold?
Bm A
You've turned away on your side.
Em D
Is my timing that flawed?
Bm A
Our respect runs so dry.
Em D
Yet there's still this appeal
Bm A
That we've kept through our lives.
Verse
Em D Bm A
But love, love will tear us apart again.
Em D Bm A
Love, love will tear us apart again.
Verse
Em D
You cry out in your sleep,
Bm A
All my failings exposed.
Em D
And there's a taste in my mouth,
Bm A
As desperation takes hold.
Em D
Just that something so good
Bm A
Just can't function no more.
[Refrão]
Em D Bm A
But love, love will tear us apart again.
Em D Bm A
Love, love will tear us apart again.
Em D Bm A
Love, love will tear us apart again.
Em D Bm A
Love, love will tear us apart again.
How to play Love Will Tear Us Apart
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.