When the World Breaks Your Heart chords by
Goo Goo Dolls

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Key: A major•

Intro 1

A

A

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D

D

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Verse 1

A

A

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I remember the night

F#m

F#m

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I was singing to you

E

E

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A

A

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D

D

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By the light of the TV

Had a bed on the floor

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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I couldn't give you much more

A

A

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D

D

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When you said this is all that I need

Verse 2

A

A

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All the darkest nights

All the broken dreams

F#m

F#m

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E

E

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Fade away when I'm with you

D

D

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I fill the empty space

A

A

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And burn the memories

F#m

F#m

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Kiss it goodbye,

E

E

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Esus4

Esus4

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E

E

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forever to_ night

Verse 3

A

A

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When the world breaks your heart

C#m

C#m

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I can put it back together

F#m

F#m

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I write your name across the sky

D

D

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E

E

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Esus4

Esus4

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So I'm always with you

E

E

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A

A

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Now its you and me

C#m

C#m

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Like the stars we burn forever

F#m

F#m

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So listen when I say to you

D

D

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E

E

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A

A

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I'll be there, you're not alone

Verse 4

D

D

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A

A

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I held your face in my hand_ s

F#m

F#m

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So I could feel you smile

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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Every time that I kiss you

D

D

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A

A

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You put your lips in my scars

F#m

F#m

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Made a tattoo of stars

E

E

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Felt the rush of blood and I knew

Verse 5

D

D

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A

A

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I never answer to

Anybody who

F#m

F#m

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E

E

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Tries to tear us down again

D

D

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So take the angry words

A

A

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The things that make you hurt

F#m

F#m

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Kiss them goodbye,

E

E

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Esus4

Esus4

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E

E

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forever to_ night

Verse 6

A

A

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When the world breaks your heart

C#m

C#m

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I can put it back together

F#m

F#m

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I write your name across the sky

D

D

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A

A

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So I'm always with you

Now it's you and me

C#m

C#m

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Like the stars we burn forever

F#m

F#m

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So listen when I say to you

D

D

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E

E

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I'll be there,

D

D

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A

A

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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you're not alone

Interlude 1

You're not alone

D

D

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A

A

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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Esus4

Esus4

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Bm

Bm

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When the sun fades

Verse 7

into shadows

F#m

F#m

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When you call and

E

E

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Bm

Bm

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no one's there

F#m

F#m

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And the light goes out inside you

E

E

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Don't you know that I'll be there

Verse 8

D

D

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A

A

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F#m

F#m

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E

E

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D

D

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A

A

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F#m

F#m

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When

A

A

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the world breaks your heart

C#m

C#m

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I can put it back together

F#m

F#m

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Write your name across the sky

D

D

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Esus4

Esus4

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So I'm always with

E

E

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Esus4

Esus4

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you

E

E

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A

A

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You're the only truth that I ever knew

C#m

C#m

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Like the stars we burn forever

F#m

F#m

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So listen when I say to you

D

D

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E

E

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A

A

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I'll be there, you're not alone

Verse 9

A

A

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When the sun turns into shadows

C#m

C#m

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When you call and

F#m

F#m

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noone's there

D

D

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E

E

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When the lights go out inside you I'll be there,

Outro 1

you're not

A

A

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C#m

C#m

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F#m

F#m

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D

D

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A

A

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Chords

A
D
F#m
E
Esus4
C#m
Bm

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of When the World Breaks Your Heart?

The original key of When the World Breaks Your Heart by Goo Goo Dolls is A major.

What are the main chords for When the World Breaks Your Heart?

The primary chords used in When the World Breaks Your Heart are A, D, F#m, E, Esus4, C#m.

Do I need a capo to play When the World Breaks Your Heart?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is When the World Breaks Your Heart beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, F#m, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of When the World Breaks Your Heart?

The tempo of When the World Breaks Your Heart is approximately 150 beats per minute.

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