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Heart Of Glass

Heart of Glass by Blondie originally started out as a ballad in 1974, initially titled Once I Had a Love and nicknamed The Disco Song for its experimental foray into disco. The finalized version, infused with disco vibes, was released in 1978. It marked a pivotal moment in the bands career, showcasing their ability to transcend punk and new wave genres. The song discusses the disillusionment and pain of a love that seemed real but proved to be su ... perficial, mirroring Debbie Harrys own romantic experiences. See more [+]

Key: E

Introduction:

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 E                               C# 
Once I had a love and it was a gas 
 C#m                                E 
soon turned out, I had a heart of glass
                                    C# 
Seemed like the real thing only to find 
 C#m                           E 
much mistrust, love' s gone behind
 E                               C# 
Once I had a love and it was divine 
 C#m                             E 
soon found out I was losing my mind
                                            C# 
It seemed like the real thing but I was so blind 
 C#m                           E 
much mistrust, love' s gone behind
 A                                            E 
In between, what I find is pleasing and I' m feeling fine
                                 A 
Love is so confusing there' s no peace of mind,
if I fear I' m losing you
      F#                 B                 A 
It' s just no good, you teasing like you do
 E                               C# 
Once I had a love and it was a gas 
 C#m                                E 
soon turned out, I had a heart of glass
                                    C# 
Seemed like the real thing only to find 
 C#m                           E 
much mistrust, love' s gone behind
 A                                     E 
Lost inside, adorable illusion and I cannot hide
                                        A 
I' m the one you' re using, please don' t push me aside,
                               E 
we could' ve made it cruising, yeah

       F#              B 
Yeah, riding high on love' s true bluish light
 E 
Ooo ooo wo  Ooo ooo wo  Ooo ooo wo  Ooo ooo wo
 E                               C# 
Once I had a love and it was a gas 
 C#m                                  E 
soon turned out to be a pain in the ass
                                    C# 
Seemed like the real thing only to find 
 C#m                            E 
mucho mistrust, love' s gone behind
 E 
Ooo ooo wo  Ooo ooo wo  Ooo ooo wo  Ooo ooo wo
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