Dreaming with a Broken Heart by John Mayer discusses waking up to the reality that a relationship has ended. It is included in the Continuum album, released in 2006. The lyrics delve into sentiments of loss and the struggle to move on after a breakup.
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Introduction:(played with piano)
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The Intro can be picked out like this as well:
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When you're dreaming with a broken heart
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The waking up is the hardest part
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You roll outta bed and down on your knees
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And for the moment you can hardly breathe
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Wondering was she really here?
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Is she standing in my room?
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No she's not, 'cause she's gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....
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When you're dreaming with a broken heart
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The giving up is the hardest part
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She takes you in with her crying eyes
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Then all at once you have to say goodbye
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Wondering could you stay my love?
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Will you wake up by my side?
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No she can't, 'cause she's gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....
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Now do I have to fall asleep with roses in my hands
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Do I have to fall asleep with roses in my hands?
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Do I have to fall asleep with roses in my hands?
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Do I have to fall asleep with roses in my, roses in my hands?
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Would you get them if i did?
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No you won't, 'cause you're gone, gone, gone, gone, gone....