Go On And Break My Heart chords - Hank Williams Chords

How to Play "Go On And Break My Heart" Guitar chords

[Intro]
| D | D | D | G |
| A7 | A7 | D A | D |
 
[Verse 1]
D                                               G
You thought she'd care for you and so you acted smart
   A7                    D
Go on an break you crazy heart
                                          G
You lived on promises, I knew would fall apart
   A7                     D
Go on and break you crazy heart
 
[Verse 2]
    G                             D
You never would admit you were mistaken
    G                     D                A7
You didn't even know, the chances you were takin'
  D                                          G
I knew you couldn't win, I told you from the start
   A7                     D
Go on and break you crazy heart
 
[Interlude]

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| D | D | D | G |
| A7 | A7 | D | D |
(pedal steel)
| D | D | D | G |
| A7 | A7 | D | D |
(fiddle)
 
[Verse 3]
  G                               D
I knew you'd wake up and find her missin'
  G                              D            A
I tried my best to warn you, but you wouldn't listen
    D                                              G
You told me I was wrong, you thought that you were smart
   A7                    D
Go on an break you crazy heart






How to play "Go On And Break My Heart" on guitar

[Intro]
- Begin with a D chord. Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of
the 3rd string, middle finger on the 2nd fret of the first string, and
ring finger on the 3rd fret of the second string. Strum on the fourth
string down.
- Switch to G by placing your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string,
index finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string, and ring finger on
the 3rd fret of the first string. Strum all the strings.
- To reach A7, place your index finger on the second fret of the fourth
string and your middle finger on the second fret of the second string.
Strumming from the 5th string down.

[Verse 1]
- Start with D and strumming smoothly.
- Advance to G, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Return to D, then to A7, and finally back to D.

[Verse 2].
- Begin with G, keeping a steady pace.
- Continue to D while maintaining the transitions smooth.
- Return to G, then to D.
- Return to D after transitioning to A7.

[Interlude]
- Repeat the chord progression from the beginning.
- Perform the D, G, and A7 chords as directed.
- Optionally, include pedal steel and violin instrumental breaks.

[Verse 3].
- Begin with G, strumming smoothly.
- Make the transition to D while keeping fluid changes.
- Return to G, then to D.
- Begin with A and end with D.

[General Tips]
- Tuning: Standard EADGBE.
- Tone: A warm, clean tone will give you a classic country feel.
- Practice: Slow down chord transitions for precision, then speed up to match tempo.
- Rhythm: Follow a consistent, smooth rhythm throughout the song.

[Common Mistakes]
- Quick chord shifts, resulting in muffled strings.
- Excessive strumming can dominate the singing.
- Inconsistent beat, which interrupts the song's flow.

[Facts About the Song]
Hank Williams's "Go On And Break My Heart" is a heartbreaking
country ballad. It reflects the emotional difficulty of accepting a relationship's
eventual termination. Williams' unusual style is highlighted by the song's
use of traditional country instrumentation.

[Artist Biography].
Hank Williams was a famous American country music singer-songwriter.
Born in 1923, he became a key character in the genre with singles including
"Your Cheatin' Heart" and "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." Despite his early
death at 29, his music continues to influence country music,
creating a lasting impact.