Mr. Heartache
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Mr. Heartache:Pat Hervey.
Top of Canadian charts in '62.
#1.
C Am
Mr. Heartache took me out tonight,
F G C
and we took in all the lonely spots in town.
#2.
C G C
Since you left me..Mr. Heartache, has been
D G
good enough to show me all around.
#3.
G C Am
Mr. Heartache keeps me company,
F G C
and I tell him things I'd like to say to you.
#4.
C G C
Mr. Heartache's been my new date,
F G C
ever since the day you told me we were through.
Chorus:
C F C
He's with me constantly, though I don't want him around.
C F
But, he's always true to me,
F D G
he's the only one who won't let me down.
#5.
G C Am F
Mr. Heartache keeps me company and I tell him things
G C
I'd like to say to you.
#6.
C G C F
Mr. Heartache's been my new date, ever since the day
G C
you told me we were through.
Chorus:
REPEAT:#'s 5&6.
REPEAT:#6 (x2.)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play Mr. Heartache
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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.