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This isn't exactly how it's played but it is a very easy way of playing it
and in my opinion, it sounds just as good! It can be played Capo 5 or No
Capo depending on which you prefer. It basically sounds the same!
Capo:5th
[Intro] Em, D, G, Cadd9, G,  D  
[Verse]
   EmWay Dback on the Gradio dial,
   the Cadd9fire got Glit inside a Dbright-eyed child.
   EmEvery Dnote just Gwrapped around his soul,
   from Cadd9steel guitars to GMemphis, all the Dway to rock and roll.
[Chorus]
   Cadd9OhhGh, EmI can hear em Dplayin.
   Cadd9I can hear the Gringin of a Embeat up ol' Dguitar.
   Cadd9OhhGh, EmI can hear em Dsingin,
   Cadd9"Keep on Gdreamin, even Dif it breaks Gyour heart."
[Intro] Em, D, G, Cadd9, G, D  
[Verse]
   EmDownDtown Gwhere I used to wander.
   Cadd9Old enough to Gget there but too Dyoung to get inside.
   EmI Dwould Gstand out on the sidewalk,
   Cadd9listen to the Gmusic playin Devery Friday night.
[Chorus]
   Cadd9OhhGh, EmI can hear em Dplayin.
   Cadd9I can hear the Gringin of a Embeat up ol' Dguitar.
   Cadd9OhhGh, EmI can hear em Dsingin,
   Cadd9"Keep on Gdreamin, even Dif it breaks Gyour heart."
[Intro] Em, D, G, Cadd9, G, D  
[Verse]
   EmSome Ddreams Gstay with you forever,
   Cadd9drag you Garound but bring you Dback to where you were.
   EmSome Ddreams Gkeep on gettin better,
   Cadd9gotta keep Gbelievin' if you Dwanna know for sure.
[Chorus]
   Cadd9OhhGh, EmI can hear em Dplayin.
   Cadd9I can hear the Gringin of a Embeat up ol Dguitar.
   Cadd9OhhGh, EmI can hear em Dsingin,
   Cadd9"Keep on Gdreamin, even Dif it breaks Gyour heart."
[Chorus]
   Cadd9OhhGh, EmI can hear em Dplayin.
   Cadd9I can hear the Gringin of a Embeat up ol Dguitar.
   Cadd9OhhGh, EmI can hear em Dsingin,
   Cadd9"Keep on Gdreamin, even Dif it breaks Gyour heart."
   Cadd9Keep on Gdreamin, even Dif it breaks Gyour heart.

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The story behind the song

At its core, "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" is about the power of persistence and the courage to chase a dream, no matter the obstacles. It speaks to the journey from the humble beginnings of "steel guitars to Memphis, all the way to rock and roll," urging you to "keep on dreamin'" and "keep believin'." This song, originally recorded by Will Hoge, was made popular by the Eli Young Band as part of their album Life at Best. It's a reminder that the path to what you want is often uncertain, but the belief in it is what truly matters.

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Even If It Breaks Your Heart

by Eli Young Band

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 5 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Cadd9

This isn't exactly how it's played but it is a very easy way of playing it

and in my opinion, it sounds just as good! It can be played Capo 5 or No

Capo depending on which you prefer. It basically sounds the same!

Capo:5th

Em D G Cadd9 G D

[Intro] , , , , ,

[Verse]

Em D G

Way back on the radio dial,

Cadd9 G D

the fire got lit inside a bright-eyed child.

Em D G

Every note just wrapped around his soul,

Cadd9 G D

from steel guitars to Memphis, all the way to rock and roll.

[Chorus]

Cadd9 G Em D

Ohhh, I can hear em playin.

Cadd9 G Em D

I can hear the ringin of a beat up ol' guitar.

Cadd9 G Em D

Ohhh, I can hear em singin,

Cadd9 G D G

"Keep on dreamin, even if it breaks your heart."

Em D G Cadd9 G D

[Intro] , , , , ,

[Verse]

Em D G

Downtown where I used to wander.

Cadd9 G D

Old enough to get there but too young to get inside.

Em D G

I would stand out on the sidewalk,

Cadd9 G D

listen to the music playin every Friday night.

[Chorus]

Cadd9 G Em D

Ohhh, I can hear em playin.

Cadd9 G Em D

I can hear the ringin of a beat up ol' guitar.

Cadd9 G Em D

Ohhh, I can hear em singin,

Cadd9 G D G

"Keep on dreamin, even if it breaks your heart."

Em D G Cadd9 G D

[Intro] , , , , ,

[Verse]

Em D G

Some dreams stay with you forever,

Cadd9 G D

drag you around but bring you back to where you were.

Em D G

Some dreams keep on gettin better,

Cadd9 G D

gotta keep believin' if you wanna know for sure.

[Chorus]

Cadd9 G Em D

Ohhh, I can hear em playin.

Cadd9 G Em D

I can hear the ringin of a beat up ol guitar.

Cadd9 G Em D

Ohhh, I can hear em singin,

Cadd9 G D G

"Keep on dreamin, even if it breaks your heart."

[Chorus]

Cadd9 G Em D

Ohhh, I can hear em playin.

Cadd9 G Em D

I can hear the ringin of a beat up ol guitar.

Cadd9 G Em D

Ohhh, I can hear em singin,

Cadd9 G D G

"Keep on dreamin, even if it breaks your heart."

Cadd9 G D G

Keep on dreamin, even if it breaks your heart.

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