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Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

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Step 1 / 4Position: 2
1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open
Tuning: Standard (Capo 2)
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e|--Em7-3---|-Cadd9--3---|---G3---|Dsus4/F#---3---|
B|---3---|---3---|---3---|---3---|
G|---0---|---0---|---0---|---2---|
D|---2---|---2---|---0---|---0---|
A|---2---|---3---|---2---|---0---|
E|---0---|---x---|---3---|---2---|
[Intro]
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4/F#
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4/F#
[Verse 1]
We're on an Em7open bed Dsus4/F#truck on the Ghighway.
Em7Rain is coming Dsus4/F#down and we're Gon the run.
Think I can Em7feel the Dsus4/F#breath in your Gbody.
We gotta Em7keep on Dsus4/F#running til' Gwe see the sun.
[Pre-Chorus]
Em7Oh you gotta Dsus4/F#fire and it's Gburnin' in the rain.
Em7Thought that it went Dsus4/F#out, but it's Gburnin' just the same.
And you Em7don't look Dsus4/F#back, Gnot for anything.
'Cause Em7love someDsus4/F#one, Glove them all the same.
If you Em7LOVE someDsus4/F#one, Glove them all the same.
[Chorus]
Em7OoooCadd9oooh I feel your GheartDsus4/F#beat.
And Em7ooooCadd9oooh, you're comin' Garound, comin' around, Dsus4/F#comin' around
If you can Em7love somebody, Cadd9love them all the same.
You gotta love Gsomebody, Dsus4/F#love them all the same.
I'm Singing, Em7OooooCadd9oooh, I'm Feeling Your GHeartDsus4/F#beat.
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4/F#
[Verse 2]
I'm tryin' to Em7put it all Dsus4/F#back toGgether.
I've got a Em7story and I'm Dsus4/F#tryin' to Gtell it right.
I've got the Em7kerosene Dsus4/F#and the desGire.
I'm trying to Em7start a Dsus4/F#flame in the Gheart of the night
[Pre-Chorus]
Em7Oh you gotta Dsus4/F#fire and it's Gburnin' in the rain.
Em7Thought that it went Dsus4/F#out, but it's Gburnin' just the same.
And you Em7don't look Dsus4/F#back, Gnot for anything.
'Cause you Em7love someDsus4/F#one, you Glove them all the same.
If you Em7love someDsus4/F#one, you Glove them all the same.
[Chorus]
Em7OoooCadd9oooh I feel your GheartDsus4/F#beat.
And Em7ooooCadd9oooh, you're comin' Garound, comin' around, Dsus4/F#comin' around
If you can Em7love somebody, Cadd9love them all the same.
You gotta love Gsomebody, Dsus4/F#love them all the same.
Em7   Cadd9   G   G   Dsus4/F#  Em7(quick)
I'm Singing, Ooooooooh, I'm Feeling Your Heartbeat.
Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4/F#
Em Cadd9
[Bridge]
I know the Gmemories Dsus4/F#rushing into mind. Em7  Cadd9  
I want to Gkiss your sDsus4/F#cars tonight. Em7  
Cadd9I'm laying here,
'Cause Gyou've gotta try, you've gotta
Dsus4/F#let me iEm7nnnn,
Cadd9let me iGnnnnnDsus4/F#nnnnn
[Chorus]
Em7OoooCadd9oooh I feel your GheartDsus4/F#beat.
And Em7ooooCadd9oooh, you're comin' Garound, comin' around, Dsus4/F#comin' around
You gotta Em7love someCadd9body, you gotta, you gotta Glove someDsus4/F#body
You gotta, I'm singing, Em7OoooCadd9oooh, I feel your Gheartbeat,
Dsus4/F#All your hEm7eartbeaCadd9t, yeGah, yeah,
Dsus4/F#All your hEm7eartbeaCadd9t, yeGah,
G   Dsus4/F#   Em7(in quick succession)
All your heartbeat
All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Heartbeat" is about a woman escaping a terrible situation and finding her way back to life, inspired by the lead singer's travels abroad. While journeying through South Africa and Rwanda, he met many inspiring people, and the song's chorus reflects a powerful moment with a woman sharing her story of the Rwandan genocides. He felt deeply connected to her, feeling a pulse he couldn't tell if it was hers or his own. It's a song about resilience and the profound connection found in shared humanity.

AI-written from these sources:Heartbeat (The Fray song) — Wikipedia ↗The Fray — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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About Heartbeat Chords by The Fray

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