Picture Puzzle
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CAPO: 2nd Fret
Intro: G C
I thought my heart would mend, and babe, you know I've tried
G D G
But the picture on the cover doesn't match the one inside
G C G D G
C
I'm picking up the pieces, trying to fit the holes
G D
In this picture puzzle you left me long ago
G C
The hardest puzzle that I can see
G D G
Just a pile of little pieces that makes no sense to me
[Refrão] D G
'Cause we were together and now we're apart
A7 D
And I'm picking up the pieces of my heart
G C
I thought my heart would mend, and babe, you know I've tried
G D G
But the picture on the cover doesn't match the one inside
Instrumental: G C G D G C G D G
C
I'm holding the pieces, not knowing where to start
G D
With this jigsaw puzzle that you made of my heart
G C
A pretty picture puzzle should fit so easily
G D G
But the picture that you left me doesn't match the one I see
[Refrão] D G
'Cause we were together and now we're apart
A7 D
And I'm picking up the pieces of my heart
G C
The puzzle looked so easy 'til we tried to play the game
G D G
Then the pieces fit together, but the picture's not the same
Instrumental: D G A7 D G C G D G
C
I'm picking up the pieces, trying to fit the holes
G D
In this picture puzzle you left me long ago
G C
The hardest puzzle that I can see
G D G
Just a pile of little pieces that makes no sense to me
[Refrão] D G
'Cause we were together and now we're apart
A7 D
And I'm picking up the pieces of my heart
G C
I thought my heart would mend, and babe, you know I've tried
G D G
But the picture on the cover doesn't match the one inside
C
I thought my heart would mend, and babe, you know I've tried
G D G
But the picture on the cover doesn't match the one inside
How to play Picture Puzzle
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.