Guitar chords The Heart Of Life

The Heart of Life by John Mayer is an optimistic take on lifes adversities and challenges. Mayer expresses that despite hardships and pain, at its core, life is good. The lyrics suggest a hopeful and encouraging outlook in the face of difficult times.

Key:  C
Introduction:
C
  
Am
  
Em
  
F
  
C
  
G
  
C
  
C
                         
Am
 
I hate to see you cry
                         
Em
  
F
  
C
 
G
 
Laying there in that position
C
                                         
Am
 
There's things you need to hear
                           
Em
   
F
    
C
 
G
 
So turn off your tears and listen

G
                        
C
                
F
 
Pain throws you heart to the ground
G
                     
C
                  
F
 
Love turns the whole thing around
G
                 
C
             
F
          
C
 
No, it won't all go the way, it should
         
F
             
C
           
G
       
C
 
But I know the heart of life is good

C
                                 
Am
 
You know it's nothing new
                          
Em
  
F
       
C
  
G
 
Bad news never had good timing
C
                                  
Am
 
Then the circle of your friends
                          
Em
 
F
 
C
 
G
 
Will defend the silver lining

G
                        
C
                
F
 
Pain throws you heart to the ground
G
                     
C
                  
F
 
Love turns the whole thing around
G
                 
C
             
F
          
C
 
No, it won't all go the way, it should
         
F
             
C
           
G
       
C
 
But I know the heart of life is good
(Play verse and chorus with no lyrics)
G
                        
C
                
F
 
Pain throws you heart to the ground
G
                     
C
                  
F
 
Love turns the whole thing around
G
            
C
                       
F
       
C
 
Fear is a friend who's misunderstood
         
F
             
C
            
G
      
C
 
But I know the heart of life is good
   
G
                               
C
 
I know it’s good