Taking Back My Heart
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G B7 Em
I heard you said that words are deadly things?
C Cm G D7
I was surprised to find myself alive and breathing
G B7 Em
I said I know it's tough but I'm growing up; and your love, it just ain't
C
good enough,
G Em D G
so I'm taking back my heart for me.
G B7 Em
I was lured into every word you speak.
C Cm G D7
Yeah when I was young you could tie my tongue and weaken my knees,
G B7 Em C
But the lines been drawn and I'm moving on. Another girl would come
G Em D G
along, so I'm taking back my heart for me.
C D G
This is the end of the road this is where we are, you can keep all your
Em
memories but I'm taking my heart.
C D G G7
Turns out being away is a wonderful way to be.
C D G
I'm going back to the earth, back to open doors, back to beach boys records
Cm
and minor 4's
G Em C D7 G
Cause I'm taking back my heart for me.
G B7 Em
I heard you said that words are deadly things?
C Cm G D7
I was surprised to find myself alive and breathing
G B7 Em
I said I know it's tough but I'm growing up; and your love,
C
it just ain't good enough,
G Em D G
so I'm taking back my heart for me.
How to play Taking Back My Heart
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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.