You're Breaking My Heart
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E7 A F#m D9 Bm7
You're breaking my heart 'cause you're leaving
Bm5-/7 E7 Fdim A
You've fallen for somebody new
F# F#7 Bm7 Bm7/E
It isn't too easy believing
E Bm5-/7 A Edim E7
You'd leave after all we've been through
E7 A F#m D9 Bm7
It's breaking my heart to remember
Bm5-/7 E7 Fdim A
The dreams we depended upon
F# F#7 Bm Bm/E
You're leaving a slow dying ember
Cdim B7 Bm5-/7 E7
I'll miss you, my love, when you're gone
Bm5-/7 A6 Cdim F#m
I wish you joy, though teardrops burn
Cdim B7 Bm5-/7 E7
But if some day you should want to return
Fdim F#m Bm7 A7M F#7
Please hurry back and we'll make a new start, Dear
D9 E7 Bm5-/7 Fdim A
Till then, you're breaking my heart
How to play You're Breaking My Heart
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 E7. 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.