Chords with lyrics
Chords:
C majorC A minorAm FF G+G
Capo 3
Intro:
C majorC A minorAm FF G+G FF G+G (2x)
Verse 1:
C majorC
It was a ruby that she wore
A minorAm
On a chain around her neck
FF G+G
In the shape of a heart
FF G+G
In the shape of a heart
C majorC
It was a time I won't forget
A minorAm
For the sorrow and regret
FF G+G
And the shape of a heart
FF G+G
And the shape of a heart
C majorC A minorAm
FF G+G
I guess I never knew
FF G+G
What she was talking about
FF G+G
I guess I never knew
FF G+G
What she was living without
Chorus:
C majorC
People speak of love don't know what they're thinking of
A minorAm
Wait around for the one who fits just like a glove
FF G+G
Speak in terms of belief and belonging
FF G+G
Try to fit some name to their longing
C majorC
People speak of love
Instrumental:
A minorAm FF G+G FF G+G
Verse 2:
C majorC
There was a hole left in the wall
A minorAm
From some ancient fight
FF G+G
About the size of a fist
FF G+G
Or something thrown that had missed
C majorC
And there were other holes as well
A minorAm
In the house where our nights fell
FF G+G
Far too many to repair
FF G+G
In the time that we were there
Chorus:
C majorC
People speak of love don't know what they're thinking of
A minorAm
Reach out to each other through the push and shove
FF G+G
Speak in terms of a life and the learning
FF G+G
Try to think of a word for the burning
FF
You keep it up
G+G
You try so hard
FF G+G
To keep a life from coming apart
FF
And never know
G+G FF
What breaches and faults are concealed
G+G
In the shape of a heart
FF G+G
In the shape of a heart
FF G+G
In the shape of a heart
Verse 3:
C majorC
It was the ruby that she wore
A minorAm
On a stand beside the bed
FF G+G
In the hour before dawn
FF G+G
When I knew she was gone
C majorC
And I held it in my hand
A minorAm
For a little while
FF G+G
Dropped it into the wall
FF G+G
I let it go and heard it fall
FF G+G
I guess I never knew
FF G+G
What she was talking about
FF G+G
I guess I never knew
FF G+G
What she was living without
Chorus/Outro:
C majorC
People speak of love don't know what they're thinking of
A minorAm
Wait around for the one who fits just like a glove
FF G+G
Speak in terms of a life and the living
FF G+G
Try to find the word for forgiving
FF
You keep it up
G+G
You try so hard
FF G+G
To keep a life from coming apart
FF
And never know
G+G FF
The shallows and the unseen reefs
G+G
That are there from the start
FF G+G
In the shape of a heart
FF G+G
In the shape of a heart
FF G+G
In the shape of a heart
FF G+G
In the shape of a heart
FF G+G