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[Verse 1]
This is the Heartbreak Hotel
This is the Heartbreak Hotel
This is the Heartbreak Hotel
This is the Heartbreak Hotel
You said you'd be here by nine
Instead you took your time
You didn't think to call me boy
Here I sit trying not to cry
Asking myself why you do this to me, oh baby
Since you're not around for me
To tell you, baby face to face
I'm writing you this letter
And this is what I have to say
All I really wanted was some of your time
Instead you told me lies
When someone else was on your mind
What'd you do to me? Look what you did to me
(What'd you do? Oh baby)
I thought that you were someone who would do me right
(Do me right)
Until you played with my emotions and you made me cry
(Made me cry)
What'd you do to me, can't take what you did to me
Now I see what you've been doin' wrong, blamed me all along
And made a fool of me baby, you got it all wrong
To think that I wouldn't find out that you were
Cheating on me, dear, how could you do it to me?
Since you're not around for me
To tell you, baby face to face
I'm writing you this letter
And this is what I have to say
(Oh, oh)
All I really wanted was some of your time
Instead you told me lies
When someone else was on your mind
What'd you do to me? Look what you did to me
(All you did was lie to me, baby yeah)
(Can't believe what you did to me, yeah, yeah)
I thought that you were someone who would do me right
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Until you played with my emotions and you made me cry
What'd you do to me? Can't take what you did to me
(Why'd you do it?)
(You didn't have to do it to me, baby)
This is the Heartbreak Hotel
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
This is the Heartbreak Hotel
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
This is the Heartbreak Hotel
(Oh)
This is the Heartbreak Hotel
(Ooh, my)
This is the Heartbreak Hotel
(This is the Heartbreak)
This is the Heartbreak Hotel
(Welcome to the Heartbreak)
This is the Heartbreak Hotel
(Why'd you do it?)
This is the Heartbreak Hotel
All I really wanted was some of your time
Instead you told me lies
When someone else was on your mind
What'd you do to me?
Look what you did to me
(Ooh, ooh, I really want it now)
I thought that you were someone
Who would do me right
Until you played with my emotions
And you made me cry
(Can't take it no more)
What'd you do to me? Can't take what you did to me
(I wanted your love)
All I really wanted was some of your time
Instead you told me lies
(All I really want)
When someone else was on your mind
What'd you do to me?
(But you told me lies, can't take it no more)
Look what you did to me
(Why did you do me that way?)
I thought that you were someone
Who would do me right
(Thought you'd do me right)
Until you played with my emotions
And you made me cry
(Till you made me cry)
What'd you do to me? Can't take what you did to me
(Oh, whoa whoa)
I ain't gon' take it, I ain't gon' take it no more
I ain't gon' take it boy, I ain't gon' take it no more
Oh, everything that you said was a lie to me
Don't let to me, tell me what it is and I will be alright
Don't you tell me lies
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Heartbreak Hotel by Whitney Houston is played in the key of C with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Em (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti Am (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Heartbreak Hotel by Whitney Houston: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ -').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from C to G 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 – D – V – iii – vi
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
CDGEm
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
Am
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyCAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyCOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family C
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of C. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
ICTonic
iiDmSupertonic
iiiEmMediant
IVFSubdominant
VGDominant
viAmSubmediant
vii°BdimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Very Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleHanya lirik lagu (Belum ada chord resmi).
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: I – D – V – iii – vi•DIFF: 1/5•CAPO: 0
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FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Heartbreak Hotel (Whitney Houston)?
To play the Easy Chords for Heartbreak Hotel, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Heartbreak Hotel?
The original recording key for Heartbreak Hotel by Whitney Houston is C. 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.
