The Quintessential Ballad Of A Brokenhearted Poet
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Intro:
D Bm7 G D
Bm7 G D
[Verso 1]
A Bm7
I carved her name into my soul
G D A
In a dream I wandered many years ago
D A Bm7
Back when her smile still believed
G D A
The scars upon my back were from ripped off angel wings
[Verso 2]
D A Bm7
Back when God and I were friends
G
I can't believe it's been 10 years
D A
We haven't talked since then
D A Bm7
You filled his space for a time
G D A
It wasn't fair of me to put that weight on you darling I
[Refrão]
Bm7 G D
I'm not the one you came to love
Bm7 G D
Oh I hope who I've become will be enough
Bm7 G D
You've seen all the good that I have lost
Bm7 G D
Oh I hope whatever's left will be enough
Interlude:
Bm7 G D
[Verso 3]
A Bm7
Mom and dad just look away
G
For the life of me I just can't find
D A
The happy child you raised
D A Bm7
The world has stolen what shined bright
G
You know stars just don't shine
D A
When overwhelmed by the city lights, oh I
[Refrão]
Bm7 G D
I'm not the one you came to love
Bm7 G D
Oh I hope who I've become will be enough
Bm7 G D
You've seen all the good that I have lost
Bm7 G D
Oh I hope whatever's left will be enough
Bm7 G D
Oh I hope whatever's left will be enough
Instrumental:
Bm7 G D Bm7 G D
Bm7 G D Bm7 G D
[Ponte]
N.C.
God have I let you down so bad
D
We played tag when I was young
N.C.
Now you just don't tag me back
D Bm7
I miss you and I wish that you'd just talk
G
Like we did when I'd pray away the monsters in the dark
[Refrão]
Bm7 G D
I'm not the one you came to love
Bm7 G D
Oh I hope who I've become will be enough
Bm7 G D
You've seen all the good that I have lost
Bm7 G D
Oh I hope whatever's left will be enough
Bm7 G N.C.
Oh I hope whatever's left will be enough
How to play The Quintessential Ballad Of A Brokenhearted Poet
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.