Eric Church – Never Break Heart Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Eric Church – Never Break Heart Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of Never Break Heart by Eric Church on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
G Em C D G Em C D

[Verse 1]
G
People say it’s a crime to bring a life
Em
Into the world these days
C
It’s cold, it’s a load, it’s a heavy stone
G                                       D
That the heart can’t take
G
The hurts gonna keep on tryin’
Em
And pain’s gonna keep on crying
C                                     G                                     D
Way down deep, there’s a beat gonna keep on fighting

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[Chorus]
G
So go on and get born, heart
Em
Let your mama keep you warm, heart
C
Get down in the dirt, heart
D
Go and get hurt, heart
G
Live a little learn, heart
D                                                       G
Don’t let fear steal your brave, heart
Em
Don’t let doubt take your faith, heart
C                   D                   G                   D
It’s okay to cry, but don’t ever break, heart

[Verse 2]
G                                                       Em
If love is like drawing cards with a whiskey gypsy
C                                     G                                     D
She’s a glass half-full, take a pull in a glass half-empty
G
Well, I say lives are made chances
Em
And eyes are made for glances
C
When songs are played
D                   G                   D
Legs are made for dances

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[Chorus]
G
So go and take her hand, heart
Em
Draw a line in the sand, heart
C
Paint some color on a black, heart
D                   G                                     D
Don’t look back, pull tight on the slat, heart
G
Don’t let fear steal your brave, heart
Em
Don’t let doubt take your faith, heart
C                                   D                                     G
It’s okay to cry, but don’t never break, heart

[Break]
G Em C D G Em C D

[Verse 3]
G
And when your time comes, heart
Em
When it’s all set and done, heart
C
Life starts to fade, heart
D                                                       G
End of the day, but you still want to stay, heart

[Final Chorus]
G
Go on a be brave, heart
Em
Go on keep your faith, heart
C
It’s okay to cry
D
But don’t never break heart

[Outro]
G Em C D G

How to play Never Break Heart: key, chords and progression

Never Break Heart by Eric Church sits in G major (one sharp: F♯), and you need 4 chords to play it: G, Em, C and D.

Most of the song cycles through D – G – Em – C (V – I – vi – IV in G major). In solfa, that is soh – doh – lah – fah. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A

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Never Break Heart chords: questions

What key is Never Break Heart in?

Never Break Heart by Eric Church is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Never Break Heart?

Never Break Heart uses 4 chords: G, Em, C, D.

What is the chord progression of Never Break Heart?

The main progression is D – G – Em – C (V – I – vi – IV).

Is Never Break Heart easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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