What Can I Do With This Broken Heart
View chords used in this chart
CAPO: 3rd Fret
Intro: G Gsus4 G Gsus4 (2x)
G Gsus4 G Gsus4
I've been saving the things that you gave me
G Gsus4 G
I've been holding them close to me
D A Em
All the letters that said you loved me
C Dsus4 D
And the picture of you holding me
G
And I've been needing to call and tell you
Cmaj7 C
After all that we've been through
D A Em
I know what to do with the mem'ries
C D
But, I found something here I can't use
Chorus:
C D Em
What can I do with this broken heart
C D G
And a goodbye that leaves me nowhere?
C D Em
What can I do with this broken heart
C D
And a love I can't get over?
G Gsus4 G
I remember the words that were spoken
Cmaj7 C
How we used them so carelessly
D A Em
What we thought would last forever
C D
Ended so suddenly, so suddenly
Chorus:
C D Em
What can I do with this broken heart
C D G
And a goodbye that leaves me nowhere?
C D Em
What can I do with this broken heart
C D
And a love I can't get over?
C D
And a love I can't get over (can't get over you)
Instrumental: Am7 D Am7 D (2x)
Chorus: (## repeat 4x and fade to end ##)
C D Em
What can I do with this broken heart
C D G
And a goodbye that leaves me nowhere? (nowhere)
C D Em
What can I do with this broken heart
C D
And a love I can't get over? (I can't get over you)
How to play What Can I Do With This Broken Heart
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.