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Without Love

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Capo 2nd fret
Intro:
|          G|          C|          G|          G|
|          G|          D|          G|          G|
Without love,     GI aCm half human.G  
Without love,       Em  DI'm all machine.G  
Without love,    therCe's nothin' do - in'.G  Em  
I will die     G     Dwithout love.G  
Without love,        GI Cam an island,G  
All by my-self          Em    Din a heartbreak sea.G  
Without love,        Cthere's no de-ny - in'.G  Em  
I am       Gdyin'     Dwithout love.G  
For theDre is nowhere I can run
AAnd threre is no hiding pDlace.
Stickin' out like a sore thumb
ABy that gloomy look upon Dmy face.C  
Without love,      GI'Cm incom - plete.G  
Without love,        Em  DI am not whole.G  
Without love,       I'Cm barely on my feet.G  Em  
I am       Gdyin'     Dwithout love.G  
Guitar Solo:
Instrumental verse
For theDre is nowhere I can run
AAnd threre is no hiding pDlace.
Stickin' out like a sore thumb
ABy that gloomy look upon Dmy face.C  
Without love,       GIC'm incom - plete.G  
Without love,          Em  DI am not whole.G  
Without love,        I'Cm barely on my feet.G  Em  
I am       Gdyin'     Dwithout love.G  
I am       Gdyin'     Dwithout love.G  
Outro:
|          G|          D|          G|     Gsus2  

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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash was known for music that often explored themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, delivered in his distinctive deep bass-baritone voice. This song, "Without Love," fits into the world of an artist who crafted a sound characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms and a rebellious yet increasingly somber demeanor. It speaks to the emptiness and longing that can exist in life when love is absent. Playing this song channels a profound sense of yearning and introspection.

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Without Love

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Gsus2

Capo 2nd fret

Intro:

G C G G

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G D G G

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G C G

Without love, I am half human.

Em D G

Without love, I'm all machine.

C G Em

Without love, there's nothin' do - in'.

G D G

I will die without love.

G C G

Without love, I am an island,

Em D G

All by my-self in a heartbreak sea.

C G Em

Without love, there's no de-ny - in'.

G D G

I am dyin' without love.

For there is nowhere I can run

A D

And threre is no hiding place.

Stickin' out like a sore thumb

A D C

By that gloomy look upon my face.

G C G

Without love, I'm incom - plete.

Em D G

Without love, I am not whole.

C G Em

Without love, I'm barely on my feet.

G D G

I am dyin' without love.

Guitar Solo:

Instrumental verse

For there is nowhere I can run

A D

And threre is no hiding place.

Stickin' out like a sore thumb

A D C

By that gloomy look upon my face.

G C G

Without love, I'm incom - plete.

Em D G

Without love, I am not whole.

C G Em

Without love, I'm barely on my feet.

G D G

I am dyin' without love.

G D G

I am dyin' without love.

Outro:

G D G Gsus2

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About Without Love Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Without Love by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Without Love chords”, “Without Love guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Without Love 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 Without Love chords and for experienced players who want accurate Without Love lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, Em, A, Gsus2.

FAQ — Without Love by Johnny Cash

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What key is "Without Love" in?

The chords for "Without Love" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, Em, A, Gsus2). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.