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Straight From the Heart chords by
Irma Thomas
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Key: Ab major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Do you need me, like I need you?
D
D

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Look at me, I'm crying from holding you
G
G

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Make me forget the pain that
Em
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you caused
C
C

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Understanding is a great thing
D
D

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G
G

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If it comes from the heart
D
D

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If time would stand
Verse 2
G
G

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still

While I'm thinking of you

I'd think of all the things

that I wanted of you
D
D

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Verse 3

G
G

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To make me forget the pain
Em
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that you caused
C
C

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Understanding is a great thing
D
D

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If it comes from the heart
G
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Verse 4
Em
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Picking up the pieces

Of my broken heart
D
D

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G
G

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It was real hard
Verse 5
Em
Em

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A fragile thing like life

It just don't last so long
A
A

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It could be for a minute or an hour
D
D

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Or then again, from now
Verse 6
G
G

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If time would stand still

While I'm thinking of you

I'd think of all the things

that I wanted of you
D
D

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Verse 7

G
G

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To make me forget the pain
Em
Em

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that you caused
C
C

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Understanding is a great thing
D
D

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G
G

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If it comes from the heart
C
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Verse 8

G
G

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(Understanding's a great thing)
D
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Yes it is, if it comes from the
G
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heart
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • Em

  • C

  • A

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Straight From the Heart by Irma Thomas is Ab major.

The primary chords used in Straight From the Heart are Ab, Eb, Fm, Db, Bb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Eb, Fm, Db, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Straight From the Heart is approximately 94 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Straight From the Heart using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Straight From the Heart. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Irma Thomas.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Straight From the Heart to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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