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The Broken Tongue

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Broken Tongue by Daniel Kahn And The Painted Bird

Intro
E

Verse 1
Now EYou Who Gather Joyfully BeDneath The Festive ELights
And DmWarm Each Other Soulfully With EAll Of Your Delight
DTake Not Too Much Comfort In This ESong
Eor EWhat You Choose To Elevate From DWhat Was Cast Below
Is DmBut The Tidal Whimsy Of The ESeas You Do Not Know
& DMay Well Turn Asunder Before ELong

Chorus
A AmBeauteous Sound, A EDiamond I Have Found
A DmDiamond I Have Found Beneath The ESnow
AmBuried In The Ground, 'ENeath A Ruddy Mound
'DmNeath A Ruddy Mound Where Nothing EGrows
The EGuests Are Almost Ready For The DDancing To EBegin
They've DmCome To Toast The Wedding Between EZion & Berlin
So DmRaise A Glass Up To The Bride & EGroom
But EDon't Confuse The Deutsch & Yiddish, DNor The Night & EDay
& DmIf A Kaddish Sounds Like KidduEsh, Bow Your Head & Pray
We DmNever Step Upon The Glass Too ESoon
A AmShayn Gesang, An EOytser Far A Klang
An DmOytser Far A Klang, Vi Fun A EKhupe
TsesAmpaltn Fun A Shverd, BagrEobn DmTif In Drerd Unter Der EKupe

Interlude
E
D E

Verse 2
So DmWeigh Your Fortune Carefully When EProphesy Reveals
That DmDecadence & Revelry Can EUndermine Your Zeal
& DmTurn The Prophesy Upon Its EEar
For DmIn The Dying Embers Of A Century Of EBlood
Is DmAll We Must Remember To AEvoid The Coming Flood
Of DmProphesies We All Refuse To EHear

Interlude
Dm E x4

Bridge
For ESinging Broken Melodies To DmSongs In Broken Tongues
CanEnot Erase The Memory Of DmBells Already Rung
ENor Can It Unring The Ones We DmHear
So DmLet The Broken Birds Return Upon Their Painted EWings
& DmLet The Broken Words Be Burned UnEto The Songs We Sing
Till DmEvery Note Is New Unto Our EEars

Chorus
A AmBeauteous Sound, A EDiamond I Have Found
A DmDiamond I Have Found Beneath The ESnow
AmBuried In The Ground, 'ENeath A Ruddy Mound
'DmNeath A Ruddy Mound Where Nothing EGrows
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Broken Tongue?

The chords for The Broken Tongue are: E, D, Dm, Am

What is the original key of The Broken Tongue?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing The Broken Tongue?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Broken Tongue in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Broken Tongue be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Broken Tongue on ukulele?

Chord The Broken Tongue can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Broken Tongue?

The Broken Tongue uses 4 chords: E, D, Dm, Am

What is the easiest way to play The Broken Tongue?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Broken Tongue released in?

The Broken Tongue was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Broken Tongue?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Broken Tongue to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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