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This is the song from his soundtrack album 'Curious George'.
[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
DWith everything ahead of us
DWe left everything behind
DBut nothing that we needed
DAt least not at this time
DAnd now Gthe feeling that I'm feeling
GWell it's feeling like my life is finDally mine
EmWith nothing to go baGck to we just continue Dto drive
[Chorus]
WithEmout you I was broken
But I'd Grather be broke down with you by Dmy side
Said withEmout you I was broken
But I'd Grather be broke down with you by Dmy side
[Verse 2]
DI didn't know what I was looking for
DSo I didn't know what I'd find
DI didn't know what I was missing
DI guess you've been just a little too kind
GAnd if I find just what I need
I'll put a little peace in Dmy mind
GMaybe you've been looking too
Or maybe you don't even need to Dtry
[Chorus]
WithEmout you I was broken
And I'd Grather be broke down with you by Dmy side
Said withEmout you I was broken
But I'd Grather be broke down with you by Dmy side
[Solo]
D  D  D  D
G  G  D  D
G  G  D  D
Em  G  D  D
Em  G  D  D
[Verse 3]
DWith everything in the past
DFading faster and faster until it was gone
DFound out I was losing so much more than I knew all along
But Geverything I've been working for
Was only worth nickels and dDimes
But Gif I had a minute for every hour that I wasted
I'd be rich in tDime, I'd be doing fine
[Chorus]
'Cause withEmout you I was broken
But I'd Grather be broke down with you by Dmy side
Said withEmout you I was broken
But I'd Grather be broke down with you by Dmy side
WithEmout you I was broken
But I'd Grather be broke down with you by Dmy side
WithEmout you I was broken
But I'd Grather be broke down with you by Dmy side

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

Jack Johnson is known for his blend of pop, rock, acoustic, folk, and surf rock styles, often reflecting his Hawaiian roots and passion for environmentalism. While the specific meaning of "Broken" isn't detailed, Johnson's music frequently carries a laid-back, reflective, and often hopeful tone, even when exploring themes of vulnerability. This song, appearing on the album Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George, likely fits within his characteristic style, offering a gentle yet poignant exploration of its title. It plays like a quiet moment of introspection, perhaps finding beauty in imperfection.

AI-written from these sources:Jack Johnson (musician) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Broken

by Jack Johnson

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This is the song from his soundtrack album 'Curious George'.

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

With everything ahead of us

We left everything behind

But nothing that we needed

At least not at this time

D G

And now the feeling that I'm feeling

G D

Well it's feeling like my life is finally mine

Em G D

With nothing to go back to we just continue to drive

[Chorus]

Without you I was broken

G D

But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side

Said without you I was broken

G D

But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side

[Verse 2]

I didn't know what I was looking for

So I didn't know what I'd find

I didn't know what I was missing

I guess you've been just a little too kind

And if I find just what I need

I'll put a little peace in my mind

Maybe you've been looking too

Or maybe you don't even need to try

[Chorus]

Without you I was broken

G D

And I'd rather be broke down with you by my side

Said without you I was broken

G D

But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side

[Solo]

D D D D

G G D D

Em G D D

[Verse 3]

With everything in the past

Fading faster and faster until it was gone

Found out I was losing so much more than I knew all along

But everything I've been working for

Was only worth nickels and dimes

But if I had a minute for every hour that I wasted

I'd be rich in time, I'd be doing fine

[Chorus]

'Cause without you I was broken

G D

But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side

Said without you I was broken

G D

But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side

Without you I was broken

G D

But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side

Without you I was broken

G D

But I'd rather be broke down with you by my side

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