Jackson Browne - In The Shape Of A Heart guitar tab

In the shape of a heart

Jackson Browne

Intro: E Dbm A A

E

It was a ruby that she wore

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On a chain around her neck

A

In the shape of a heart

A

In the shape of a heart

E

It was a time I won't forget

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For the sorrow and regret

A

In the shape of a heart

A E Dbm A B A B

In the shape of a heart

A B A

I guess I never knew

B

What she was talking about

A B A

I guess I never knew

B

What she was living without

E Dm

People speak of love don't know what they're thinking of

A

Wait around for the one who fits just like a glove

B A

Speak in terms of belief and belonging

B A

Try to fit some name to their longing'

Solo: E Dm A B A B

There was a hole left in a wall

From some ancient fight

About the size of a fist

Or something thrown that had missed

And there were other holes as well

In the house where our nights fell

Far too many to repair

In the time that we were there

People speak of love don't know what they're thinking of

Reach out to each other through the push and shove

Speak in terms of a life and the learning

Try to think of a word for the burning

You keep it up

You try so hard

To keep a life from coming apart

And never know

What breaches and faults are concealed

In the shape of a heart

It was a ruby that she wore

On a stand beside the bed

In the hour before dawn

When I knew she was gone

And I held it in my hand

For a little while

And dropped it into the wall

Let it go, heard it fall

I guess I never knew

What she was talking about

I guess I never knew

What she was living without

People speak of love don't know what they're thinking of

Wait around for the one who fits just like a glove

Speak in terms of a life and the living

Try to find the word for forgiving

You keep it up

You try so hard

To keep a life from coming apart

And never know

The shallows and the unseen reefs

That are there from the start