You Always Hurt The One You Love
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Capo on 3
C Cmaj7 Am
You always hurt the one you love.
C F
The one you shouldn't hurt at all.
F G7
You always take the sweetest rose.
G7 C
And crush it, until the petals fall.
C Cmaj7 F
You always break the kindest hearts.
Dm7 G7
With a hasty word you can't recall.
C Cmaj7 F
So if I broke your heart last night,
Dm7 G7 C
It's because I love you most of all.
How to play You Always Hurt The One You Love
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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.