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The Broken Tongue

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Broken Tongue by Daniel Kahn And The Painted Bird in the key of C

Intro
C

Verse 1
Now CYou Who Gather Joyfully BeA#neath The Festive LCights
And A#mWarm Each Other Soulfully With ACll Of Your Delight
A#Take Not Too Much Comfort In This SCong
Eor CWhat You Choose To Elevate From A#What Was Cast Below
Is A#mBut The Tidal Whimsy Of The SCeas You Do Not Know
& A#May Well Turn Asunder Before LCong

Chorus
A FmBeauteous Sound, A CDiamond I Have Found
A A#mDiamond I Have Found Beneath The SCnow
FmBuried In The Ground, 'CNeath A Ruddy Mound
'A#mNeath A Ruddy Mound Where Nothing GCrows
The CGuests Are Almost Ready For The A#Dancing To BCegin
They've A#mCome To Toast The Wedding Between ZCion & Berlin
So A#mRaise A Glass Up To The Bride & GCroom
But CDon't Confuse The Deutsch & Yiddish, A#Nor The Night & DCay
& A#mIf A Kaddish Sounds Like KiddusCh, Bow Your Head & Pray
We A#mNever Step Upon The Glass Too SCoon
A FmShayn Gesang, An COytser Far A Klang
An A#mOytser Far A Klang, Vi Fun A KChupe
TsesFmpaltn Fun A Shverd, BagrCobn A#mTif In Drerd Unter Der KCupe

Interlude
C
A# C

Verse 2
So A#mWeigh Your Fortune Carefully When PCrophesy Reveals
That A#mDecadence & Revelry Can UCndermine Your Zeal
& A#mTurn The Prophesy Upon Its ECar
For A#mIn The Dying Embers Of A Century Of BClood
Is A#mAll We Must Remember To AvCoid The Coming Flood
Of A#mProphesies We All Refuse To HCear

Interlude
A#m C x4

Bridge
For CSinging Broken Melodies To A#mSongs In Broken Tongues
CanCnot Erase The Memory Of A#mBells Already Rung
CNor Can It Unring The Ones We A#mHear
So A#mLet The Broken Birds Return Upon Their Painted WCings
& A#mLet The Broken Words Be Burned UntCo The Songs We Sing
Till A#mEvery Note Is New Unto Our ECars

Chorus
A FmBeauteous Sound, A CDiamond I Have Found
A A#mDiamond I Have Found Beneath The SCnow
FmBuried In The Ground, 'CNeath A Ruddy Mound
'A#mNeath A Ruddy Mound Where Nothing GCrows
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Broken Tongue?

The chords for The Broken Tongue are: C, A#, A#m, Fm

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: C, A#, A#m, Fm

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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