Happens To The Heart

Chords5.078 votes
15
Original
Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams
1/35
Sound:
123456789101112131415eBGDAEO1234
Step 1 / 35Position: 2
1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open
Chord Voicings:
Dm
- XX0231
Bb
- X13331
Bb/G
- 3X333x
A7
- X02020
[Intro]
Dm Bb
e|------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
B|------------3-------3-------3-------|---------3-------3-------3-------|
G|------------2-------2-------2-------|---2h3---3-------3-------3-------|
D|--------0-------0-------0-------0---|---------------------------------|
A|--0h3-------------------------------|---1---------1-------1-------0---|
E|------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
Bb/G A7
e|--------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------|
B|-------3--------3-------3-------|-------2-------2------------------------|-------|
G|-------3--------3-------3-------|-------0-------0----2---0h2p0-----------|-------|
D|--------------------------------|-------2-------2----------------3---2---|---0---|
A|--------------------------------|---0-------0----------------------------|-------|
E|---3--------3-------3-------3---|----------------------------------------|-------|
[Verse 1]
Dm
I was always working steady
Bb
But I never called it art
Bb/G
I got my shit together
A7
Meeting Christ and reading Marx
Dm
It failed my little fire
Bb
But it's bright, the dying spark
Bb/G
Go tell the young messiah
A7
What happens to the heart
[Interlude]
Dm Bb Bb/G A7
||: | | | ||
[Verse 2]
Dm
There's a mist of summer kisses
Bb
Where I tried to double-park
Bb/G
The rivalry was vicious
A7
The women were in charge
Dm
It was nothing, it was business
Bb
But it left an ugly mark
Bb/G
I've come here to revisit
A7
What happens to the heart
[Interlude]
Dm Bb Bb/G A7
||: | | | ||
[Verse 3]
Dm
I was selling holy trinkets
Bb
I was dressing kind of sharp
Bb/G
Had a pussy in the kitchen
A7
And a panther in the yard
Dm
In the prison of the gifted
Bb
I was friendly with the guards
Bb/G
So I never had to witness
A7 Bb
What happens to the heart
[Interlude]
Bb/G F A7
||: | | ||
[Verse 4]
Dm
I should have seen it coming
Bb
After all I knew the chart
Bb/G
Just to look at her was trouble
A7
It was trouble from the start
Dm
Sure we played a stunning couple
Bb
But I never liked the part
Bb/G
It ain't pretty, it ain't subtle
A7
What happens to the heart
[Interlude]
Dm Bb Bb/G A7
||: | | | ||
[Verse 5]
Dm
Now the angel's got a fiddle
Bb
The devil's got a harp
Bb/G
Every soul is like a minnow
A7
Every mind is like a shark
Dm
I've broken every window
Bb
But the house, the house is dark
Bb/G
I care but very little
A7
What happens to the heart
[Interlude]
Dm Bb Bb/G A7
||: | | | ||
[Verse 6]
Dm
Then I studied with this beggar
Bb
He was filthy, he was scarred
Bb/G
By the claws of many women
A7
He had failed to disregard
Dm
No fable here no lesson
Bb
No singing meadowlark
Bb/G
Just a filthy beggar guessing
A7 Bb
What happens to the heart
[Interlude]
Bb/G F A7
||: | | ||
[Verse 7]
Dm
I was always working steady
Bb
But I never called it art
Bb/G
It was just some old convention
A7
Like the horse before the cart
Dm
I had no trouble betting
Bb
On the flood, against the ark
Bb/G
You see, I knew about the ending
A7 Dm
What happens to the heart
[Interlude]
Dm Bb Bb/G A7
||: | | | :||
[Outro]
Dm
I was handy with a rifle
Bb
My father's .303
Bb/G
I fought for something final
A7
Not the right to disagree

Happens To The Heart chords and lyrics

Free chords for Happens To The Heart by Leonard Cohen. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Chord Voicings:
Dm   - XX0231
Bb   - X13331
Bb/G - 3X333x
A7   - X02020
[Verse 1]
[Interlude]
||: Dm  |  Bb  |  Bb/G  |  A7  ||
[Verse 2]
[Interlude]
||: Dm  |  Bb  |  Bb/G  |  A7  ||
[Verse 3]
[Interlude]
||: Bb/G  |  F  |  A7  ||
[Verse 4]
[Interlude]
||: Dm  |  Bb  |  Bb/G  |  A7  ||
[Verse 5]
[Interlude]
||: Dm  |  Bb  |  Bb/G  |  A7  ||
[Verse 6]
[Interlude]
||: Bb/G  |  F  |  A7  ||
[Verse 7]
[Interlude]
||: Dm  |  Bb  |  Bb/G  |  A7  :||
[Outro]

Happens To The Heart Chords by Leonard Cohen

Learn how to play Happens To The Heart by Leonard Cohen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for β€œHappens To The Heart chords”, β€œHappens To The Heart guitar chords”, or β€œLeonard Cohen Happens To The Heart chords” and you will find this page β€” transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Happens To The Heart chords and for experienced players who want accurate Happens To The Heart lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Bb, Bb/G, A7, B, G.

Frequently asked questions about Happens To The Heart

How do I play "Happens To The Heart" by Leonard Cohen on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Happens To The Heart" by Leonard Cohen 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.

Are the chords for "Happens To The Heart" by Leonard Cohen free?

Yes. The chords for "Happens To The Heart" by Leonard Cohen are 100% free on Free Chord Book β€” no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Happens To The Heart" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Happens To The Heart" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Happens To The Heart"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Happens To The Heart" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Happens To The Heart" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Happens To The Heart" by Leonard Cohen with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Leonard Cohen below.

What key is "Happens To The Heart" in?

The chords for "Happens To The Heart" show the original chord names (including Dm, Bb, Bb/G, A7, B, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.