Mend Me
View chords used in this chart
G|---------------|
D|--4b5r4-2-0-2--| b = bend
A|---------------| r = release
E|---------------|
A D
A D (Riff)
[Verse 1]
A D A D (Riff)
New Years Eve and this is what I see
A D E
Staring at these faces staring back at me
D A C# F#m D
Sometimes insecure but I know your love is pure
[Chorus]
A D
I am broken, mend me
A D
Over backwards bending
A G D
For the love you're sending
A D (Riff) x2
[Verse 2]
A D A D (Riff)
All the places that I've been
A D E
Still I can't escape this life of sin
D A
What I want to do I don't do
C# F#m N.C.
What I do I don't want to do
[Chorus]
A D
I am broken, mend me
A D
Over backwards bending
A G D
For the love you're sending
A G D
A
[Bridge]
A
Days have come and days have gone
D A
And still I'm under siege
A G
Every day decisions made, for which
D
Side to allege
A
Sometimes I just sit and cry for
D A/C# Bm
Words I can't erase
A E
All I have in this world is the
D D N.C.
Promise of your grace
[Chorus]
A D
I am broken, mend me
A D
Over backwards bending
A G D
For the love you're sending
A D
I am broken, mend me
A D
Over backwards bending
A G D
For the love you're sending
[Outro]
A D
I am broken, mend me
A D
I am broken, mend me
A G D
I am broken, mend me
[Ending]
D
You made the universe
D A
And you can mend me
How to play Mend Me
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.