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Dreaming With A Broken Heart

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1/21

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

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Step 1 / 21Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Note: It sounds better if you play the A7 and C as notated below:
e|----G3----A73----C3---G/B-3---G/C-3----|
B|----3----2----1----3----3----|
G|----0----0----0----0----0----|
D|----0----2----2----0----0----|
A|----2---------3----2----3----|
E|----3--------------X----X----|
[Intro] (played with piano)
G   A7   C
The Intro can be picked out like this as well:
e|-----G--3-----A7---3----C----3---C-----3---|
B|-----3---3----5---3----5---3----5---3-|
G|---4--------6--------5--------5-------|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------|
[Verse]
GWhen you're A7dreaming with a Cbroken heart
GThe wA7aking up is the Chardest part
GYou roA7ll outta bed and Cdown on your knees
GAnd for A7the moment you can Chardly breathe
Wondering Emwas Dshe GreaG/Blly G/Chere?
Is she EmstanDding Gin G/Bmy rG/Coom?
[Interlude]
No she's nGot, 'cause she's Ggone, G/Bgone, G/Cgone, G/Bgone, Ggone....
G   A7   C
G   A7   C
[Chorus]
GWhen you're A7dreaming with a Cbroken heart
GThe A7giving up is the Chardest part
GShe tA7akes you in with her Ccrying eyes
GThen aA7ll at once you have to Csay goodbye
Wondering cEmould Dyou Gstay G/Bmy G/Clove?
Will you waEmke Dup Gby G/Bmy sG/Cide?
[Interlude]
No she canG't, 'cause she's Ggone, G/Bgone, G/Cgone, G/Bgone, Ggone....
   G     F     C     G(x2)
[Solo Сhords]  
G   A7   C
[Verse]
Now do I have to fGall asleep with A7roses in my Chands
Do I have to fGall asleep with A7roses in my Chands?
Do I have to fGall asleep with A7roses in my Chands?
Do I have to Gfall asleep with A7roses in my, roses in my Chands?
Would you Emget Dthem Gif G/Bi didG/C?
[Interlude]
No you wGon't, 'cause you're Ggone, G/Bgone, G/Cgone, G/Bgone, Ggone....
G   A7   C
G   A7   C
[Chorus]
GWhen you're dA7reaming with a Cbroken heart
GThe wA7aking up is the hCardest partC  

All chords in this song (9)

The story behind the song

"Dreaming With A Broken Heart" comes from John Mayer's 2006 album, Continuum. The song's title itself paints a vivid picture of its emotional core, suggesting a profound sense of loss and the lingering presence of a past relationship even in dreams. It captures the bittersweet experience of a heart that is hurting but still yearns. This track embodies the poignant reflection on love lost, a common thread in Mayer's songwriting.

AI-written from these sources:Dreaming with a Broken Heart — Wikipedia ↗John Mayer — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Dreaming With A Broken Heart

by John Mayer

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G/B

G/C

Note: It sounds better if you play the A7 and C as notated below:

G A7 C G/B G/C

e|----3----3----3----3----3----|

B|----3----2----1----3----3----|

G|----0----0----0----0----0----|

D|----0----2----2----0----0----|

A|----2---------3----2----3----|

|----3--------------X----X----|

[Intro] (played with piano)

G A7 C

The Intro can be picked out like this as well:

G A7 C C

e|-------3--------3--------3--------3---|

B|-----3---3----5---3----5---3----5---3-|

G|---4--------6--------5--------5-------|

D|--------------------------------------|

A|--------------------------------------|

E|--------------------------------------|

[Verse]

G A7 C

When you're dreaming with a broken heart

G A7 C

The waking up is the hardest part

G A7 C

You roll outta bed and down on your knees

G A7 C

And for the moment you can hardly breathe

Em D G G/B G/C

Wondering was she really here?

Em D G G/B G/C

Is she standing in my room?

[Interlude]

G G G/B G/C G/B G

No she's not, 'cause she's gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....

G A7 C

[Chorus]

G A7 C

When you're dreaming with a broken heart

G A7 C

The giving up is the hardest part

G A7 C

She takes you in with her crying eyes

G A7 C

Then all at once you have to say goodbye

Em D G G/B G/C

Wondering could you stay my love?

Em D G G/B G/C

Will you wake up by my side?

[Interlude]

G G G/B G/C G/B G

No she can't, 'cause she's gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....

G F C G

(x2)

[Solo Сhords]

G A7 C

[Verse]

G A7 C

Now do I have to fall asleep with roses in my hands

G A7 C

Do I have to fall asleep with roses in my hands?

G A7 C

Do I have to fall asleep with roses in my hands?

G A7 C

Do I have to fall asleep with roses in my, roses in my hands?

Em D G G/B G/C

Would you get them if i did?

[Interlude]

G G G/B G/C G/B G

No you won't, 'cause you're gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....

G A7 C

[Chorus]

G A7 C

When you're dreaming with a broken heart

G A7 C C

The waking up is the hardest part

About Dreaming With A Broken Heart Chords by John Mayer

Learn how to play Dreaming With A Broken Heart by John Mayer with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dreaming With A Broken Heart chords”, “Dreaming With A Broken Heart guitar chords”, or “John Mayer Dreaming With A Broken Heart 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 Dreaming With A Broken Heart chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dreaming With A Broken Heart lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A7, C, G, G/B, G/C, B.

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