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“Broken” by Lifehouse guitar chords: in the key of C with the chords C, Am and G. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:CAmG

Chords for Broken

Key: CBPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
C
3
90
C Am
 The broken clock is a comfort
C Am
 It helps me sleep tonight
C Am
 Maybe it can stop tomorrow
C G
 From stealing all my time
C Am
 And I am here still waiting
C Am
 Though I still have my doubts
C Am
 I am damaged at best
C G
 Like youve already figured out
C
 Im falling apart,
G
 Im barely breathing
Am
 With a broken heart
C G
 Thats still beating
C G
 In the pain, there is healing
Am C G
 In your name, I find meaning
C
 So Im holding on,
G
 Im holding on,
Am
 Im holding on,
C G
 Im barely holding on to you
C Am
 The broken locks were a warning
C Am
 You got inside my head
C Am
 I tried my best to be guarded
C G
 Im an open book instead
C Am
 And I still see your reflection
C Am
 Inside of my eyes
C Am
 That are looking for purpose
C G
 Theyre still looking for life
C
 Im falling apart,
G
 Im barely breathing
Am
 With a broken heart
C G
 Thats still beating
C G
 In the pain, there is healing
Am C G
 In your name, I find meaning
C
 So Im holding on,
G
 Im holding on,
Am
 Im holding on,
C G
 Im barely holding on to you
C G
 Im hanging on, another day
Am C G
 Just to see what, youll throw my way
C G
 Im hanging on to the word you say
Am C G
 You said that I will, Ill be okay
C Am
 The broken lights on the freeway
C Am
 Have left me here alone
C Am
 I may have lost my way now
C G
 Havent forgotten my way home
C
 Im falling apart,
G
 Im barely breathing
Am
 With a broken heart
C G
 Thats still beating
C G
 In the pain, there is healing
Am C G
 In your name, I find meaning
C
 So Im holding on,
G
 Im holding on,
Am
 Im holding on,
C G
 Im barely holding on to you
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About Broken

Lifehouse's “Broken” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 3 chords — C, Am and G — with the progression centred on C, Am and G. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Broken — FAQ

What key is “Broken” in?

“Broken” by Lifehouse is in the key of C. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Broken”?

“Broken” uses 3 chords: C, Am and G.

Is “Broken” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Broken” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Broken”?

“Broken” is performed by Lifehouse.