Broken Strings

by James Morrison featuring Nelly Furtado
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Lyrics

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 ver y last train when we both know it’s too late.

Too late.

You can’t play.

Oh, oh, Oh, you oh.

know that I love you a A lit lit tle tle less less, a lit tle less than than be be fore.

fore.

Let me hold you for the last time.

It’s the last chance to feel a (G)gain.

Broken Strings — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Broken Strings" by James Morrison featuring Nelly Furtado: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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

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.

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