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[Intro]
 Bb  F   Bb   F
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
 Bb  F   Bb  F
Hmm-hmm, hmm-oh
 Bb  F   Bb   F
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Bb   F    Bb
Hmm-hmm
[Verse 1: Chris Martin, Choir]
                  F    Bb         F
Lord, when I'm broken (When I'm broken)
     Bb     F    Bb      F
And I'm in need (I'm in need)
 Bb         F     Bb         F
Feel that ocean (Feel that ocean)
     Bb     F    Bb      F
Swallowing me (Swallowing me)
 Bb        F       Bb      F
Head is hanging (Head is hanging)
     Bb     F    Bb      Bdim
So sorrowfully (So sorrowfully)
Bb   F
Oh Lord (Ooh-ooh)
                 Bb      F               Bb      F
Come shine your light on me (Shine Your light on me)
[Verse 2: Chris Martin, Choir]
         Bb     F    Bb      F
On that morning (On that morning)
    Bb     F        Bb      F
Scared and blue (Scared and blue)
         Bb     F       Bb      F
When I'm hungry (When I'm hungry)
        Bb     F    Bb      F
And thirsty too (Thirsty too)
  Bb           F       Bb      F
Send this raindrop (Send this raindrop)
  Bb          F    Bb         Bdim
Down to the sea (Down to the sea)
    F
Oh Lord (Ooh-ooh)
                  Bb     F                Bb     F
Come shine your light on me (Shine your light on me)
[Verse 3: Chris Martin, Choir]
        Bb      F            Bb      F
Oh, shine your light (Oh, shine your light)
      Bb     F            Bb      F
Oh, shine a light (Oh, shine a light)
        Bb
And I know (Ooh-ooh)
               F            C
That in the darkness I'm alright (I'm alright)
            F         F7
See there's no sun rising (Ooh-ooh)
      D         G7
But inside I'm free (Ooh-ooh)
            F                  C       F
'Cause the Lord will shine a light for me
          Bb      F
(Shine a light on me)
          Bb                C      F
Oh, the Lord will shine a light on me
              Bb     F
(Shine your light on me)
Sing it now
[Outro]
 Bb  F   Bb   F
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Bb  F     F
      BB  
Hmm-hmm, hmm-oh
Bb   F   Bb   F
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Bb   F    Bb F
Hmm-hmm, hmm-oh
 N.C.
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm, hmm-oh
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm

Broken chords and lyrics

Free chords for Broken by Coldplay. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
[Verse 1: Chris Martin, Choir]
[Verse 2: Chris Martin, Choir]
[Verse 3: Chris Martin, Choir]
Sing it now
[Outro]
 N.C.
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm, hmm-oh
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm

Broken Chords by Coldplay

Learn how to play Broken by Coldplay with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Broken chords”, “Broken guitar chords”, or “Coldplay Broken 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 Broken chords and for experienced players who want accurate Broken lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, F, Bdim, C, F7, D.

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Is "Broken" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Broken" by Coldplay with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Coldplay below.

What key is "Broken" in?

The chords for "Broken" show the original chord names (including Bb, F, Bdim, C, F7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.