When Your Heart Is Weak
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Capo on 3rd Fret
C# Bbm
What's the matter with the way we look
Fm
Surely it's not the end
C# Bbm Fm
I only meant to make my emotions clear
C# Bbm
You worry too much, it's understood
Fm
Should we be seen as friends
Bbm C Fm
Seems like a real good beginning right here
D# G#
'Cause when your heart is weak
D# G#
I'm gonna pick the lock on it
D# G#
My fingertips won't fail me
D# G#
No matter what you do
D# G#
The love you cannot see yet
D# G#
Is about to witness a dawning
D# G#
And you can twist and turn
D# G#
But you won't get loose
C# Bbm
Better forget getting rid of me
Fm
I don't see how you can
C# Bbm
You put me off and I will hunt you
Fm
down...again
C# Bbm
I'm mighty patient when I have to be
Fm
You have given me that
Bbm C Fm
Still I look forward to the day you let me in
D# G#
'Cause when your heart is weak
D# G#
I'm gonna pick the lock on it
D# G#
My fingertips won't fail me
D# G#
No matter what you do
D# Bbm
Oh no matter what you do
Bbm
I'm gonna prove myself worthy
G#
No more just hanging on
G#
Without a prayer of a chance
Bbm
I'm gonna come without warning
G#
when your defenses are down and you're in
G#
a desperate need
Bbm
Oh, I bet you you then, you'll welcome me
Your old companion
Your old companion
Remember baby
D# G#
'Cause when your heart is weak
D# G#
I'm gonna pick the the lock on it
D# G#
And you can twist and turn
D# G#
But you won't get loose…….
How to play When Your Heart Is Weak
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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.