The Heart Of The Matter
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Intro: C C Csus2 C Csus2 Csus4 x 2
Verse:
C G
I got a call today that I didn't wanna hear
F
But I knew that it would come
C G
An old true friend of ours was talking on the phone
F
She said you found someone
Pre-Chorus
G
And I thought of all the bad luck and struggles we went through
F
How I lost me and you lost you
G
What are all these voices outside love's opened door
F G
Because through off our contentment and beg for something more
Chorus:
C Dm C
I'm learning to live without you now
F
But I miss you sometimes
C Am
The more I know, the less I understand
F
All the things I thought I knew
G
I'm learning again
C
I've been trying to get down
Dm
To the heart of the matter
C F
But my will gets weak and my thoughts seem to scatter
C Am
But I think it's about forgiveness, forgiveness
F G C C Csus2 C Csus2 Csus4
Even if, even if you don't love me anymore
C C Csus2 C Csus2 Csus4
Verse:
C
All these times are so uncertain
G
Though the yearning undefined
F
People filled with rage
C
We all need a little tenderness
G F
How can love survive in such a graceless age
Pre-Chorus
G
The trust in self-assurance that lead to happiness
F
There the very things we kill I guess
G
Pride and competition cannot fill these empty arms
F G
And the work I put between us, you know it doesn't keep me warm
Chorus:
C Dm C
I'm learning to live without you now
F
But I miss you baby
C Am
The more I know, the less I understand
F
All the things I thought I figured out
G
I have to learn again
C
I've been trying to get down
Dm
To the heart of the matter
C F
But everything changes and my friends seem to scatter
C Am
And I think it's about forgiveness, forgiveness
F G C
Even if, even if you don't love me anymore
Bridge:
Bb F
There are people in your life who've come and go
Am F
They let you down and they hurt your pride
Bb F
Better put it all behind you 'cause life goes on
G
Keep carrying that anger, it will eat you up inside
Chorus:
C Dm C
I'm learning to live without you now
F
But I miss you sometimes
C Am
The more I know, the less I understand
F G C
Even if, even if you don't love me anymore
End on C
How to play The Heart Of The Matter
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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.