WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Crown The Empire - Memories Of A Broken Heart Chords | Ver. 2
This is how Crown The Empire actually plays Memories of a Broken Heart on an
acoustic guitar, shown when they played acoustic shows throughout 2013 while on
tour. I know I already have a chord tab by the exact name, but that was actually
If you want the timing, strum pattern, etc. a reference video is here:
the second verse ("But instead we wage a war that can't be won") is optional, but
recommended for accuracy.
Chords (all barre chords):
Dm - 557765
F - 133211
G - 355433
Bb - 688766
C - 335553
Tuning: Drop B
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Verse 1:
Dm F
As I stare into these ruins made by man
G Bb
I tremble as I realize it's the end
Dm F
More and more I wonder what we could have done
G Bb
But instead we wage a war that can't be won
G Bb
Yeah instead we wage a war that can't be won
Chorus:
Dm F
I stand on the ash of all I've ever loved
G
Memories of a broken heart
Bb
Now I'm alone in the dark.
Dm F
I know there's a way out when all hope is gone
G
Find your light in a new dawn
Bb Dm Bb
But there's no way to do this on our own
F C
Own
Verse 2:
Dm
I search for solace in this waste that I once called home
Bb F
But my attempts of piecing life together leaves me alone
C
I can't repair what's been done when the sky is as black as the ground that I walk on
Dm Bb
But I can't give up on this
(But I can't give up on this)
F
I have to wonder what we could have done
C
I have to wonder
Dm Bb
But instead we wage a war that can't be won
F C (play progressively louder as you
transition into the chorus if you palm muted this part)
But instead we wage a war that can't be won
Chorus:
Dm F
I stand on the ash of all I've ever loved
G
Memories of a broken heart
Bb
Now I'm alone in the dark.
Dm F
I know there's a way out when all hope is gone
G
Find your light in a new dawn
Bb Dm Bb
But there's no way to do this on our own
F C
Own
Strum Dm once to finish it!