That's How Heartache Begins
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Capo 1
Intro: G Am G Am G C Am D
G Am G
Tell a little white lie, and then multiply it by ten
C Am D G D
And then, that's how a heartache begins
G Am G
Mix some flowers he bought with a date he forgot to attend
C Am D G
And then, that's how a heartache begins
(Chorus) G7
C G
I know about heartaches, I know all the mistakes
Am G
That young love can make - I've made them
C G
So let's still be friends to the soft violins
Am A7 D
I've listened while somebody played them
G Am G
Call his number in vain again and again, he's not in
C Am D G
But then, that's how a heartache begins
(Repeat Chorus)
Am D G
That's how a heartache begins ....
How to play That's How Heartache Begins
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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.