Coldplay – Broken Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Coldplay – Broken Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsBbFBdimCF7DG7B

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This is the chords of Broken by Coldplay on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Bb     F     Bb                      F
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Bb      F      Bb             F
Hmm-hmm, hmm-oh
Bb             F             Bb     F
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Bb     F     Bb
Hmm-hmm

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[Verse 1: Chris Martin, Choir]
F                         Bb                                        F
Lord, when I’m broken (When I’m broken)
Bb             F             Bb             F
And I’m in need (I’m in need)
Bb             F             Bb             F
Feel that ocean (Feel that ocean)
Bb             F             Bb                  F
Swallowing me (Swallowing me)
Bb                         F             Bb             F
Head is hanging (Head is hanging)
Bb             F                   Bb             Bdim
So sorrowfully (So sorrowfully)
Bb                         F
Oh Lord (Ooh-ooh)
Bb                                     F             Bb                         F
Come shine your light on me (Shine Your light on me)

[Verse 2: Chris Martin, Choir]
Bb             F             Bb                         F
On that morning (On that morning)
Bb                         F             Bb             F
Scared and blue (Scared and blue)
Bb             F             Bb             F
When I’m hungry (When I’m hungry)
Bb             F             Bb             F
And thirsty too (Thirsty too)
Bb                         F             Bb             F
Send this raindrop (Send this raindrop)
Bb             F             Bb             Bdim
Down to the sea (Down to the sea)
F
Oh Lord (Ooh-ooh)
Bb             F             Bb             F
Come shine your light on me (Shine your light on me)

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[Verse 3: Chris Martin, Choir]
Bb                         F             Bb             F
Oh, shine your light (Oh, shine your light)
Bb             F             Bb             F
Oh, shine a light (Oh, shine a light)
Bb
And I know (Ooh-ooh)
F                                                           C
That in the darkness I’m alright (I’m alright)
F                                                 F7
See there’s no sun rising (Ooh-ooh)
D                                     G7
But inside I’m free (Ooh-ooh)

F                         C                         F
‘Cause the Lord will shine a light for me
Bb                                     F
(Shine a light on me)
Bb                         C                         F
Oh, the Lord will shine a light on me
Bb                                     F
(Shine your light on me).   Sing it now

[Outro]
Bb      F             Bb        F
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Bb             F B     B         F
Hmm-hmm, hmm-oh
Bb F Bb F
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Bb F Bb F
Hmm-hmm, hmm-oh
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm, hmm-oh
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm

How to play Broken: key, chords and progression

Broken by Coldplay is built around F major (one flat: B♭), with 8 chords in all: Bb, F, Bdim, C, F7, D, G7 and B.

Most of the song cycles through Bb – F – Bb – Bdim (IV – I – IV – ♯iv° in F major). Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 3rd fret and play the shapes G, D, Abdim, A, D7, B, E7, Ab (63% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 38% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.

Chord diagrams

Bb chord on guitar (x13331)
B♭B♭ D F
F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C
Bdim chord on guitar (x20431)
BdimB D F
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
F7 chord on guitar (131211)
F7F A C E♭
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
G7 chord on guitar (320001)
G7G B D F
B chord on guitar (x24442)
BB D♯ F♯

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Broken chords: questions

What key is Broken in?

Broken by Coldplay is centred on F major (one flat: B♭).

What chords are in Broken?

Broken uses 8 chords: Bb, F, Bdim, C, F7, D, G7, B.

What is the chord progression of Broken?

The main progression is Bb – F – Bb – Bdim (IV – I – IV – ♯iv°).

Is Broken easy to play on guitar?

Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 3rd fret and play the shapes G, D, Abdim, A, D7, B, E7, Ab (63% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 38% without a capo).

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