Bonnie Tyler - It’s A Heartache Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram
Guitar Em7 chord diagram
[Opening]
It’s a [C]heartache nothing but a [Em]heartache
Hits you when it’s [F]too late hits you when you’re [C]down [G]
[chorus]
It’s a [C]fool’s game nothing but a [Em]fool’s game
Standing in the [F]cold rain feeling like a [C]clown [G]
[chorus]
It’s a [C]heartache nothing but a [Em]heartache
Love him till your [F]arms break then he lets you [C]down [G]
[chorus]
It ain’t [F]right with love to [G]share
When you [Em]find he doesn’t [Am]care for [G]you [G7] [Em7] [G7]
It ain’t [F]wise to need some[G]one
As much as [Em]I depended [Am]on [G]you [G7] [Em7] [G7]
[Closing]
It’s a [C]heartache nothing but a [Em]heartache
Hits you when it’s [F]too late hits you when you’re [C]down [G]
[chorus]
It’s a [C]fool’s game nothing but a [Em]fool’s game
Standing in the [F]cold rain feeling like a [C]clown [G]
[chorus]
It’s a [C]heartache nothing but a [Em]heartache
Love him till your [F]arms break then he lets you [C]down [G]
[chorus]
It ain’t [F]right with love to [G]share
When you [Em]find he doesn’t [Am]care for [G]you [G7] [Em7] [G7]
It ain’t [F]wise to need some[G]one
As much as [Em]I depended [Am]on [G]you [G7] [Em7] [G7]
[chorus]
Oh it’s a [C]heartache nothing but a [Em]heartache
Love him till your [F]arms break then he lets you [C]down [G]
[chorus]
It’s a [C]fool’s game nothing but a [Em]fool’s game
Standing in the [F]cold rain feeling like a [C]clown [G] [C]
How to play It's A Heartache on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache on guitar requires 7 chords and 12 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
It's A Heartache uses these transitions most often: C → Em (8), C → G (8), and Em → F (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - Em chord transition.
1. C → Em chord transition
To move from C to Em;
- While playing C, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
2. Em → F chord transition
To move from Em to F;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
3. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
4. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
5. G → F chord transition
To move from G to F;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
6. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
7. Em → Am chord transition
To move from Em to Am;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
8. Am → G chord transition
To move from Am to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
9. G → G7 chord transition
To move from G to G7;
- Keep index finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 1.
10. G7 → Em7 chord transition
To move from G7 to Em7;
- While playing G7, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
11. G7 → F chord transition
To move from G7 to F;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
12. G7 → C chord transition
To move from G7 to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.
It's A Heartache chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in It's A Heartache.
- It's A Heartache includes 72 chord transitions, 12 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- It's A Heartache contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how It's A Heartache connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → Em: 8%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → C: 25%
- G → F: 9%