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Precious

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[Intro]   
Em
Em
[Verse 1]
EmPrecious and fraGgile things 
EmNeed special hanGdling 
EmMy God what have Gwe done to you C  Am  
EmWe always tried Gto share 
EmThe tenderest of Gcare 
EmNow look what we Ghave put you tChrougAmh 
[Chorus]
CThings get damagGed 
GThings get brokeEmn 
EmI thought we'd mGanage 
GBut words left uCnspoken 
CLeft us so brittGle 
GThere was so litAmtle left to give
[Verse 2]
EmAngels with sGilver wings 
EmShouldn't know Gsuffering
EmI wish I could tGake the pain Cfor Amyou
EmIf god has a Gmaster plan
EmThat only he Gunderstands
EmI hope it’s your Geyes he’s seeing CthrAmough
[Chorus]
CThings get damagGed 
GThings get brokeEmn 
EmI thought we'd mGanage 
GBut words left uCnspoken 
CLeft us so brittGle 
GThere was so litAmtle left to give
[Verse 3]   
EmI pray you learn to Gtrust
EmTo have faith in Gboth of us
EmAnd keep rGoom in your heart foCr tAmwo
[Chorus]
CThings get damagGed 
GThings get brokeEmn 
EmI thought we'd mGanage 
GBut words left uCnspoken 
CLeft us so brittGle 
GThere was so litAmtle left to give

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Precious

by Depeche Mode

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Em G

Precious and fragile things

Em G

Need special handling

Em G C Am

My God what have we done to you

Em G

We always tried to share

Em G

The tenderest of care

Em G C Am

Now look what we have put you through

[Chorus]

C G

Things get damaged

G Em

Things get broken

Em G

I thought we'd manage

G C

But words left unspoken

C G

Left us so brittle

G Am

There was so little left to give

[Verse 2]

Em G

Angels with silver wings

Em G

Shouldn't know suffering

Em G C Am

I wish I could take the pain for you

Em G

If god has a master plan

Em G

That only he understands

Em G C Am

I hope it’s your eyes he’s seeing through

[Chorus]

C G

Things get damaged

G Em

Things get broken

Em G

I thought we'd manage

G C

But words left unspoken

C G

Left us so brittle

G Am

There was so little left to give

[Verse 3]

Em G

I pray you learn to trust

Em G

To have faith in both of us

Em G C Am

And keep room in your heart for two

[Chorus]

C G

Things get damaged

G Em

Things get broken

Em G

I thought we'd manage

G C

But words left unspoken

C G

Left us so brittle

G Am

There was so little left to give

About Precious Chords by Depeche Mode

Learn how to play Precious by Depeche Mode with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Precious chords”, “Precious guitar chords”, or “Depeche Mode Precious 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 Precious chords and for experienced players who want accurate Precious lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, G, C, Am.

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What key is "Precious" in?

The chords for "Precious" show the original chord names (including Em, G, C, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.