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When Love Breaks Down

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A            E7
My love and I, we work well together 
F#m                  D7M
But often we're apart 
E                      F#m
Absence makes the heart lose weight, yeah, 
Bm7              E                  D        A7M F#m D7M E
Till love breaks down, love breaks down 
A            E7
Oh my, oh my, have you seen the weather 
F#m                 D7M
The sweet September rain 
E           F#M
Rain on me like no other 
Bm        E             D
Until I drown, until I drown 
D
When love breaks down 
               E
The things you do 
To stop the truth from hurting you 
D
When love breaks down 
              E
The lies we tell, 
They only serve to fool ourselves, 
D
When love breaks down 
               E
The things you do 
To stop the truth from hurting you 
D                 E                      A
When love breaks down, when love breaks down 
A            E7
My love and I, we are boxing clever 
F#m                   D7M
She'll never crowd me out 
E               F#m
Fall be free as old confetti 
Bm             E               D
And paint the town, paint the town 
D
When love breaks down 
               E
The things you do 
To stop the truth from hurting you 
D
When love breaks down 
             E
The lies we tell, 
They only serve to fool ourselves, 
D
When love breaks down 
               E
The things you do 
To stop the truth from hurting you 
D
When love breaks down 
             E
The lies we tell, 
They only serve to fool ourselves, 
D
When love breaks down 
               E
The things you do 
To stop the truth from hurting you 
D
When love breaks down 
                E
You join the wrecks 
Who leave their hearts for easy sex 
D (single strum)
When love breaks down 
                  E(single strum) A(single strum)
When love breaks down

When Love Breaks Down chords and lyrics

Free chords for When Love Breaks Down by Snow Patrol. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

To stop the truth from hurting you 
They only serve to fool ourselves, 
To stop the truth from hurting you 
To stop the truth from hurting you 
They only serve to fool ourselves, 
To stop the truth from hurting you 
They only serve to fool ourselves, 
To stop the truth from hurting you 
Who leave their hearts for easy sex 
D (single strum)
When love breaks down 
                  E(single strum) A(single strum)
When love breaks down

When Love Breaks Down Chords by Snow Patrol

Learn how to play When Love Breaks Down by Snow Patrol with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “When Love Breaks Down chords”, “When Love Breaks Down guitar chords”, or “Snow Patrol When Love Breaks Down 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 When Love Breaks Down chords and for experienced players who want accurate When Love Breaks Down lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E7, F#m, D7M, E, Bm7.

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How do I play "When Love Breaks Down" by Snow Patrol on guitar?

Open the free chords for "When Love Breaks Down" by Snow Patrol on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

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Can I transpose "When Love Breaks Down" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "When Love Breaks Down" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "When Love Breaks Down"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "When Love Breaks Down" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "When Love Breaks Down" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "When Love Breaks Down" by Snow Patrol with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Snow Patrol below.

What key is "When Love Breaks Down" in?

The chords for "When Love Breaks Down" show the original chord names (including A, E7, F#m, D7M, E, Bm7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.