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

 
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 But only love can break your heart
           
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 Try to be sure right from the start
 
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F#m
 
 Yes only love can break your heart
              
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 What if your world should fall apart
 
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 I have a friend I've never seen
 
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A
     
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 He hides his head inside a dream
 
D7M
                          
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 Someone should call him and see if he can come out
 
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 Try to lose the down that he's found

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