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Only Love Can Break Your Heart

Only Love Can Break Your Heart was written by Neil Young and is a track from his 1970 album After the Gold Rush. The song was inspired by the heartbreak of Youngs close friend Graham Nash. It is among Neil Youngs most famous songs, noted for its memorable melody and emotional lyrics.

Key: D

Introduction:  A7   D   G   A   A7   D   G   A  

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  A7                D          G        A 
   When you were young and on your own
  A7          D        G    A       A7 
 How did it feel to be alone
  D7M                      G 
 I was always thinking of games that I was playing
  D7M                           G 
 Trying to make the best of my time

  A7        G                    F#m 
 But only love can break your heart
            Em                   A 
 Try to be sure right from the start
  A7        G                    F#m 
 Yes only love can break your heart
               Em                  A 
 What if your world should fall apart

  A7        D            G      A 
 I have a friend I' ve never seen
  A7        D            G      A      A7 
 He hides his head inside a dream
  D7M                         G 
 Someone should call him and see if he can come out
  D7M                            G 
 Try to lose the down that he' s found

  A7        G                    F#m 
 But only love can break your heart
            Em                   A 
 Try to be sure right from the start
  A7        G                    F#m 
 Yes only love can break your heart
               Em                  A 
 What if your world should fall apart

  A7        D            G      A 
 I have a friend I' ve never seen
  A7            D       G       A 
 He hides his head inside a dream
  A7         D         G           A 
 Yes, only love can break your heart (x4 to fade)

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