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Broken Down (Eric Clapton, Reptile)
[Verse]
EmEverythiD/F#ng was wG7onderful Am7  
Cmaj7When you Dwere in Emmy life
EmYesterdaD/F#y we werG7e on a rAm7oll, baby, 
Cmaj7But then Dwe end Emup in a fight
EmEverywheD/F#re I looG7k I see Am7problems
Cmaj7Where I’Dve never Emseen before
EmThe cracD/F#ks in thG7e sidewaAm7lk when I get home
Cmaj7My key dDon’t eveEmn fit the door
[Chorus]
A5The moon G5don’t sAmhine (it’s broken down)
EmThe clouG5ds are cA5ry’n’ (tEmhey’re broken down)
A5The car G5won’t stAmart (it’s broken down)
EmAnd this G5shatterA5ed heart Em(it’s broken down)
A5My whole G5damn woAmrld (is broken down)
EmSince yoG5u left mA5e girl (EmI’ve broken down)
A5Said my G5whole daAmmn world (is broken down)
EmSince yoG5u left mA5e girl (EmI’ve broken down)
[Verse]
EmStepped D/F#outside G7into the Am7night 
Cmaj7I took a Dwalk arEmound the block
EmI stoppeD/F#d by the G7church Am7that I used to go inside 
Cmaj7But even Dthat doEmor was locked
EmSo I camD/F#e back hG7ome feelAm7ing so alone
Cmaj7A light Dhad burnEmed out in the hall
EmMy tv’s D/F#broke, sG7aid I’m Am7out of smoke
Cmaj7There’s Dno one I Emcan even call

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The story behind the song

This song comes from Eric Clapton, a renowned English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, celebrated for his influential playing. He is known for his work in various bands like the Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith, before embarking on a successful solo career. "Broken Down" appears on his 2001 album, Reptile. It plays like a reflection on vulnerability and emotional weariness.

AI-written from these sources:Eric Clapton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Broken Down

by Eric Clapton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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D/F#

Am7

Cmaj7

Broken Down (Eric Clapton, Reptile)

[Verse]

Em D/F# G7 Am7

Everything was wonderful

Cmaj7 D Em

When you were in my life

Em D/F# G7 Am7

Yesterday we were on a roll, baby,

Cmaj7 D Em

But then we end up in a fight

Em D/F# G7 Am7

Everywhere I look I see problems

Cmaj7 D Em

Where I’ve never seen before

Em D/F# G7 Am7

The cracks in the sidewalk when I get home

Cmaj7 D Em

My key don’t even fit the door

[Chorus]

A5 G5 Am

The moon don’t shine (it’s broken down)

Em G5 A5 Em

The clouds are cry’n’ (they’re broken down)

A5 G5 Am

The car won’t start (it’s broken down)

Em G5 A5 Em

And this shattered heart (it’s broken down)

A5 G5 Am

My whole damn world (is broken down)

Em G5 A5 Em

Since you left me girl (I’ve broken down)

A5 G5 Am

Said my whole damn world (is broken down)

Em G5 A5 Em

Since you left me girl (I’ve broken down)

[Verse]

Em D/F# G7 Am7

Stepped outside into the night

Cmaj7 D Em

I took a walk around the block

Em D/F# G7 Am7

I stopped by the church that I used to go inside

Cmaj7 D Em

But even that door was locked

Em D/F# G7 Am7

So I came back home feeling so alone

Cmaj7 D Em

A light had burned out in the hall

Em D/F# G7 Am7

My tv’s broke, said I’m out of smoke

Cmaj7 D Em

There’s no one I can even call

About Broken Down Chords by Eric Clapton

Learn how to play Broken Down by Eric Clapton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Broken Down chords”, “Broken Down guitar chords”, or “Eric Clapton Broken Down chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Broken Down chords and for experienced players who want accurate Broken Down lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, D/F#, G7, Am7, Cmaj7, D.

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The chords for "Broken Down" show the original chord names (including Em, D/F#, G7, Am7, Cmaj7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.