Torn
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C#m E
You think that you can have it
A
But you have no time
F#m
To hold control
C#m
You think you own me
E A
Let me tell you what I think
F#m
So that you know
A
Let me take my time
F#m
Let me mend my soul
E
Let me keep it straight
F#m
And let the feelings flow
A
Let me take the time
G#m
To let it go
C#m E A
Torn into pieces my heart
F#m
To keep it, go on
C#m E A
Let me find the selfness I forgot
F#m
It keeps on going
C#m E
Behind the curtains, avid
A
To conceal my mind
F#m
Not give it way
C#m
But something keeps on
E A
Telling me to let in out
F#m
To let it grow
A
Let me take my time
F#m
Let me mend my soul
E
Let me keep it straight
F#m
And let the feelings flow
A
Let me take the time
G#m
To let it go
C#m E A
Torn into pieces my heart
F#m
To keep it, go on
C#m E A
Let me find the selfness I forgot
F#m
It keeps on going
C#m E
My understanding fails me
A
But i need no path
F#m
To pursue my goal
C#m
My vanity is jaded
E A
And it hurts my pride
F#m
It fades my glow
A
Let me take my time
F#m
Let me mend my soul
E
Let me keep it straight
F#m
And let the feelings flow
A
Let me take the time
G#m
To let it go
C#m E A
Torn into pieces my heart
F#m
To keep it, go on
C#m E A
Let me find the selfness I forgot
F#m
It keeps on going
C#m E A
Torn into pieces my heart
F#m
To keep it, go on
C#m E A
Let me find the selfness I forgot
F#m
It keeps on going
How to play Torn
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 C#m. 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.