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Broken Bicycles

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AmBroken bicycles Gold busted chains
Dmwith rusted handlebars Amout in the rain
AmSomebody must have an Gorphanage for
Dmall these things that nobody Ewants any E7more
AmSeptember's reminding JuGly
Dmit's time to be saying goodAmbye
DmSummer is Ggone
but our Amlove will reFmain
like Dmold broken Gbicycles
E7out in the Erain
Am       G       E7  E  Am
AmBroken bicycles Gdon't tell my folks
Dmthere's all those playing cards
Ampinned to the spokes
Amlaid down like skeletons Gout on the lawn
                             Dm         E(  E7)
the wheels won't turn when the other has gone
Amthe seasons can turn on a Gdime
                     Dm      Am(  E7)
somehow I forget every time
Dmfor all the things that you've Ggiven me
Amwill always Fstay
Dmbroken but GI'll never
E7throw them aEway 
Am          G       E7  E   Am

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The story behind the song

"Broken Bicycles" emerges from the world of Tom Waits, an artist known for his deep, gravelly voice and lyrics that often explore the societal underbelly. He crafts three-dimensional characters, even in their confusion and despair, who offer surprising insights. This song likely carries that same spirit, painting a picture of something discarded or forgotten, yet holding a quiet story within. It plays like a meditation on things left behind, and the hidden beauty in their brokenness.

AI-written from these sources:Tom Waits — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Broken Bicycles

by Tom Waits

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Am G

Broken bicycles old busted chains

Dm Am

with rusted handlebars out in the rain

Am G

Somebody must have an orphanage for

Dm E E7

all these things that nobody wants any more

Am G

September's reminding July

Dm Am

it's time to be saying goodbye

Dm G

Summer is gone

Am F

but our love will remain

Dm G

like old broken bicycles

E7 E

out in the rain

Am G E7 E Am

Am G

Broken bicycles don't tell my folks

there's all those playing cards

pinned to the spokes

Am G

laid down like skeletons out on the lawn

Dm E E7

( )

the wheels won't turn when the other has gone

Am G

the seasons can turn on a dime

Dm Am E7

( )

somehow I forget every time

Dm G

for all the things that you've given me

Am F

will always stay

Dm G

broken but I'll never

E7 E

throw them away

Am G E7 E Am

About Broken Bicycles Chords by Tom Waits

Learn how to play Broken Bicycles by Tom Waits with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Broken Bicycles chords”, “Broken Bicycles guitar chords”, or “Tom Waits Broken Bicycles 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 Bicycles chords and for experienced players who want accurate Broken Bicycles lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, G, Dm, E, E7, F.

FAQ — Broken Bicycles by Tom Waits

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What key is "Broken Bicycles" in?

The chords for "Broken Bicycles" show the original chord names (including Am, G, Dm, E, E7, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.