The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
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Intro: Am Fdim E7 A7 Bm5-/7 E7
Am Fdim E7 Fdim Am
I walk along the street of sorrow
Fdim Am E7
The boulevard of broken dreams
Fdim Bm5-/7 E7 Fdim Bm5-/7 E7
Where gigolo and gigalette can take a kiss without regret
Bb9 Bm5-/7 Am
So they forget their broken dreams
Am Fdim E7 Fdim Am
You laugh tonight and cry tomorrow
Fdim Am E7
When you behold your shattered dreams
Fdim Bm5-/7 E7 Fdim Bm5-/7 E7
And gi - go - lo and gigalette awake to find their eyes are wet
Bb9 Bm5-/7 E7 Am
With tears that tell of broken dreams
Bridge
A A7M A7 Dm Dm7+ Dm7
Here is where you'll always find me
Bb9 Am Am7+ Am7
Always walking up and down
Am7/G D7 Am7 D7 D9 F7 E7
But I left my soul behind me in an old cathedral town
Am Fdim E7 Fdim Am
The joy that you find here you borrow
Fdim Am E7
You cannot keep it long it seems
Fdim Bm5-/7 E7 Fdim Bm5-/7 Fdim Bbm
But gigolo and gigalette still sing a song and dance along
Bm5-/7 E7 Am
Boulevard of broken dreams
How to play The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.