The House We Never Built
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Intro: Am C Gm (x2)
verse 1:
Am
I broke another glass
C Gm
In the house we never built
Am
The winter is always cold enough
C Gm
Cold enough to kill
Am
Just a little jasmine
C Gm
Just a little salt in my wounds
Am
What happens if I tell you
To tell the truth?
[Refrão] Bb
Tell me you love her
Dm C
And I'll be gone
Bb
Tell me you love her
Dm C
And my heart was simply wrong
Am
Just say the words and I'll turn around
Eb Gm
I'll be gone without a sound
Dm C F Bb
And bu-u-u-u-urn this house to the ground
verse 2:
Am
It's like I never left
C Gm
The house we never built
Am
I broke another mirror
C Gm
Now it's 21 years left
Am
Just a little bad luck
C Gm
Just a little salt in my wounds
C Am
Break it to me gently, gently!
[Refrão] Bb
Tell me you love her
Dm C
And I'll be gone
Bb
Tell me you love her
Dm C
And my heart was simply wrong
Am
Just say the words and I'll turn around
Eb Gm
I'll be gone without a sound
Dm C F Bb
And bu-u-u-u-urn this house to the ground
Bridge:
Dm C F Gm
I'll bu-u-u-u-urn it down
Am
Feel the heat of my face
Bb
See it go up in flames
Dm C F Gm
I'll bu-u-u-u-urn it down
Am
Burn it in to the ground
[Refrão] Bb
Tell me you love her
Dm C
And I'll be gone
Bb
Tell me you love her
Dm C
And my heart was simply wrong
Am
Just say the words and I'll turn around
Eb Gm
I'll be gone without a sound
Dm C F Bb
And bu-u-u-u-urn this house to the ground
How to play The House We Never Built
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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.