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Let me hold you for the last time.
It’s the last chance to feel a gain.
But you broke me, now I can’t feel an y thing.
When I love you rings so un true,
I can’t e ven con vince my self.
When I’m speak ing, it’s the voice of some one else.
Oh, it (G)tears (A)me up.
I (G)try to hold on, but it hurts too much.
I (G)try to for give, but it’s not e nough to (G)make it all O.
K.
(D)You can’t play on bro ken strings.
You can’t feel
an y thing
that your heart don’t want to feel.
I can’t tell you some thing that ain’t real.
Oh, the truth hurts, a (Bm)lie’s worse.
(D)How can I give an y more,
when I love you a lit tle less
than be fore?
Oh, what are you for the last time.
It’s the last chance to feel a gain.
But you broke me, now I can’t feel an y thing.
When I love you rings so un true,
I can’t e ven con vince my self.
When I’m speak ing, it’s the voice of some one else.
Oh, it (G)tears (A)me up.
I (G)try to hold on, but it hurts too much.
I (G)try to for give, but it’s not e nough to (G)make it all O.
K.
(D)You can’t play on bro ken strings.
You can’t feel
an y thing
that your heart don’t want to feel.
I can’t tell you some thing that ain’t real.
Oh, the truth hurts, a (Bm)lie’s worse.
(D)How can I give an y more,
when I love you a lit tle less
than be fore?
Oh, what are
ning through the fire,
when there’s noth ing, left to save.
It’s like chas ing the y last train when we both know it’s too late.
Too
You can’t play.
Oh, you know that I love you a lit tle less
than be fore.
Let me hold you for the last time.
It’s the last chance to feel a (G)gain.
Broken Strings — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Broken Strings" by James Morrison featuring Nelly Furtado: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 112 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Broken Strings”
- Can I sing "Broken Strings" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Broken Strings" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Broken Strings" by James Morrison featuring Nelly Furtado in?
- The backing track is in B at 112 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Broken Strings" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Broken Strings"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Broken Strings", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Broken Strings" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Broken Strings"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Broken Strings"?
- "Broken Strings" was originally performed by James Morrison featuring Nelly Furtado. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Broken Strings" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Broken Strings" by James Morrison featuring Nelly Furtado. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Broken Strings" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Broken Strings" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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