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[Am]You're everything I [F]thought you never were
[C]And nothing like I [G]thought you could've been
[Am]But still, you [F]live inside of me
[C]So tell me, [G]how is that?
[Am]You're the only one [F]I wish I could forget
[C]The only one I [G]love to not forgive
[Am]And though you [F]break my heart
[C]You're the [G]only one
[Am]And though there are times when [F]I hate you 'cause I can't erase
[C]The times that you hurt me [G]and put tears on my face
[Am]And even now while I hate [F]you, it pains me to say
[C]I know I'll be there [G]at the end of the day
[Am]I don't wanna [F]be without you, babe
[Am]I don't want [F]a broken heart
[Am]Don't wanna take a [F]breath without you, babe
[C]I don't want [G]to play that part
[Am]I know that I love [F]you, but let me just say
[C]I don't wanna love you in [G]no kind of way, no, no
[Am]I don't want [F]a broken heart
[C]And I don't want [G]to play the broken-hearted girl
[G]No, no, [Am]no broken-hearted girl
[C]I'm no [G]broken-hearted girl
[Am]There's something that I [F]feel I need to say
[C]But up 'til now, [G]I've always been afraid
[Am]That you would [F]never come around
[C]And still, I [G]wanna put this out
[Am]You say you got [F]the most respect for me
[C]But sometimes I feel [G]you're not deserving of me
[Am]And still, you're [F]in my heart
[C]But you're [G]the only one
[Am]And, yes, there are times when [F]I hate you, but I don't complain
[C]'Cause I've been afraid [G]that you would walk away
[Am]Oh, but now I don't [F]hate you, I'm happy to say
[C]That I will be there [G]at the end of the day
[Am]I don't wanna [F]be without you, baby
[Am]I don't want [F]a broken heart
[Am]Don't wanna take a [F]breath without you, baby
[C]I don't want [G]to play that part
[Am]I know that I love [F]you, but let me just say
[C]I don't wanna love you in [G]no kind of way, no, no
[Am]I don't want [F]a broken heart
[C]And I don't want [G]to play the broken-hearted girl
[G]No, no, [Am]no broken-hearted girl
[C]Now I'm at a place [G]I thought I'd never be, ooh
[Am]I'm living in a world that's [F]all about you and me, yeah
[C]Ain't got to be afraid, [G]my broken heart is free
[Am]To spread my wings and [F]fly away, away with you
[C]Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Am]I don't wanna [F]be without my baby
[Am]I don't want [F]a broken heart
[Am]Don't wanna take a [F]breath without my baby
[C]I don't want [G]to play that part
[Am]I know that I love [F]you, but let me just say
[C]I don't wanna love you in [G]no kind of way, no, no
[Am]I don't want [F]a broken heart
[C]I don't want to [G]play the broken-hearted girl
[G]No, no, [Am]no broken-hearted girl
[C]Broken-hearted girl
[G]No, no, [Am]no broken-hearted girl
[F]No broken-hearted girl
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infoAbout This Song
Song Fundamentals
KeyAm (A Minor)
Tempo / BPM
110 BPM (Approx.)
TuningStandard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature4/4
Difficulty LevelEasy
Capo PositionNo Capo
Chord Count8 Unique Chords
GenreR&B
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Strumming Pattern↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Broken-Hearted Girl by Beyoncé is played in the key of Am. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Am (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti F (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti C (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti G (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Dm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti C/E (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Broken-Hearted Girl by Beyoncé: sounding in Am without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Am (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Am to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – VI – III – ♭VII – iv – III – ii – V
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
AmFCG
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
DmC/EBm7E7
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyAMAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyAMOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of Am without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family AM
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of AM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
iAmTonic
ii°BdimSupertonic
IIICMediant
ivDmSubdominant
vEmDominant
VIFSubmediant
VIIGSubtonic
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleUses 8 unique chords throughout the song
check_circleRequires 1 barre chord shapes (F)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AM•TEMPO:
110 BPM (Approx.)
•PROG: i – VI – III – ♭VII – iv – III – ii – V•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Broken-Hearted Girl
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Broken-Hearted Girl (Beyoncé)?
To play the Easy Chords for Broken-Hearted Girl, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Broken-Hearted Girl?
The original recording key for Broken-Hearted Girl by Beyoncé is AM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
