Now playing

Walking On Broken Glass

Chords

4.690 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Annie Lennox
Walking on Broken Glass
CAPO 5, standard tuning
Intro riff -  GG CC GG DDD (This is my chord version of the signature melody)
Intro strum - dd dd dd ddd (fast chord switches from G to C and G to D, you can mix it up once you hear it)
* = Walk down - low E string - play 3rd fret once, 2nd fret once then go to Em
[Intro]
G  C  G  D
G  C  G  D
GWalking on, Cwalking on Gbroken DglassG  C  G  D  
GWalking on, Cwalking on Gbroken DglassG  C  G  D  
[Verse]
   CYou were the sweetest thing
   G   CThat I Gever knDew
   CBut I don't care for sugar honey
   G   CIf I can't have GyouD  
[Pre-Chorus]
   EmSince you've aGbandoned me
                     C        G(G/F#)*
   My whole life has crashed
   EmWon't you pick the pBmieces up?
'Cause it Cfeels just like I'm Dwalking on broken gGlass
[Chorus]
GWalking on, Cwalking on Gbroken DglassG  C  G  D  
GWalking on, Cwalking on Gbroken DglassG  C  G  D  
[Bridge]
The Emsun's still shining in the big blue sky
   GBut it don't mCean nothing Gto meD  
   EmOh, let the rain come down
   GLet the wCind blow tGhrough meD  
[Pre-Chorus]
   EmI'm living in an eGmpty room
                        C       G(G/F#)*
   With all the windows smashed
   EmAnd I've got so little lGeft to lose
That it Dfeels just like I'm walking on broken gGlass
[Chorus]
GWalking on, Cwalking on Gbroken DglassG  C  G  D  
[Bridge]
   AmAnd if you're trying Fto cut me down
   CYou know that I might bleed
   Am'Cause if you're trying Fto cut me down
   CI know that you'll succeed
   AmAnd if you want Fto hurt me
   CThere's nothing left to fear
   Am'Cause if you want Fto hurt me
   DYou're doing really well, my GdeaCrG  D  G  C  G  D  
   CNow everyone of us is made to suffer
   GEveryCone of Gus is made to wDeep
   CBut we've been hurting one another
  G   CAnd now the Gpain has cut too dDeep
[Pre-Chorus]
   EmSo take me from the wGreckage
                    C     G(G/F#)*
   Save me from the blast
   EmLift me up and Gtake me back
   Don't let me Ckeep on walking
   (Don't let me Dkeep on walking)
I can't keep on walking on (keep on walking) keep on walking on broken gGlass
[Chorus]
GWalking on, Cwalking on Gbroken DglassG  C  G  D  
GWalking on, Cwalking on Gbroken DglassG  C  G  D  
GWalking on, Cwalking on Gbroken DglassG  C  G  D  
GWalking on, Cwalking on Gbroken DglassG  C  G  D  
GWalking on, Cwalking on Gbroken DglassG  C  G  D  

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Walking On Broken Glass

by Annie Lennox

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

Chords in this song · guitar

G/F#

Annie Lennox

Walking on Broken Glass

CAPO 5, standard tuning

Intro riff - GG CC GG DDD (This is my chord version of the signature melody)

Intro strum - dd dd dd ddd (fast chord switches from G to C and G to D, you can mix it up once you hear it)

* = Walk down - low E string - play 3rd fret once, 2nd fret once then go to Em

[Intro]

G C G D

G C G D G C G D

Walking on, walking on broken glass

G C G D G C G D

Walking on, walking on broken glass

[Verse]

You were the sweetest thing

G C G D

That I ever knew

But I don't care for sugar honey

G C G D

If I can't have you

[Pre-Chorus]

Em G

Since you've abandoned me

C G G/F#

()*

My whole life has crashed

Em Bm

Won't you pick the pieces up?

C D G

'Cause it feels just like I'm walking on broken glass

[Chorus]

G C G D G C G D

Walking on, walking on broken glass

G C G D G C G D

Walking on, walking on broken glass

[Bridge]

The sun's still shining in the big blue sky

G C G D

But it don't mean nothing to me

Oh, let the rain come down

G C G D

Let the wind blow through me

[Pre-Chorus]

Em G

I'm living in an empty room

C G G/F#

()*

With all the windows smashed

Em G

And I've got so little left to lose

D G

That it feels just like I'm walking on broken glass

[Chorus]

G C G D G C G D

Walking on, walking on broken glass

[Bridge]

Am F

And if you're trying to cut me down

You know that I might bleed

Am F

'Cause if you're trying to cut me down

I know that you'll succeed

Am F

And if you want to hurt me

There's nothing left to fear

Am F

'Cause if you want to hurt me

D G C G D G C G D

You're doing really well, my dear

Now everyone of us is made to suffer

G C G D

Everyone of us is made to weep

But we've been hurting one another

G C G D

And now the pain has cut too deep

[Pre-Chorus]

Em G

So take me from the wreckage

C G G/F#

()*

Save me from the blast

Em G

Lift me up and take me back

Don't let me keep on walking

(Don't let me keep on walking)

I can't keep on walking on (keep on walking) keep on walking on broken glass

[Chorus]

G C G D G C G D

Walking on, walking on broken glass

G C G D G C G D

Walking on, walking on broken glass

G C G D G C G D

Walking on, walking on broken glass

G C G D G C G D

Walking on, walking on broken glass

G C G D G C G D

Walking on, walking on broken glass

About Walking On Broken Glass Chords by Annie Lennox

Learn how to play Walking On Broken Glass by Annie Lennox with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Walking On Broken Glass chords”, “Walking On Broken Glass guitar chords”, or “Annie Lennox Walking On Broken Glass 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 Walking On Broken Glass chords and for experienced players who want accurate Walking On Broken Glass lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, E, Em, G/F#.

FAQ — Walking On Broken Glass by Annie Lennox

How do I play "Walking On Broken Glass" by Annie Lennox on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Walking On Broken Glass" by Annie Lennox on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Walking On Broken Glass" by Annie Lennox free?

Yes. The chords for "Walking On Broken Glass" by Annie Lennox are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Walking On Broken Glass" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Walking On Broken Glass" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Walking On Broken Glass"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Walking On Broken Glass" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Walking On Broken Glass" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Walking On Broken Glass" by Annie Lennox with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Annie Lennox below.

What key is "Walking On Broken Glass" in?

The chords for "Walking On Broken Glass" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, E, Em, G/F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.