"She Drew A Broken Heart" by Patty Loveless is a classic '90s country track known for its upbeat tempo and storytelling style. The original version features prominent acoustic guitar, making it approachable for beginners."
Chords
The song uses basic open chords: D, G, A, and Bm (appearing once in the instrumental and final chorus). Practice switching between these, especially D-G and D-A, as they recur throughout.
Strumming Pattern
A straightforward country strumming pattern works well: try down-down-up-up-down-up (D-D-U-U-D-U) per measure. For a more driving feel, use steady downstrokes on the beat.
Chord Transitions
Keep your fingers close to the fretboard for smoother changes, especially from D to G and back. For the Bm chord, if you're a beginner, you can substitute it with Bm7 (x20202) for an easier transition.
Techniques and Tips
Count in 4/4 time, keeping your strumming relaxed. During the intro and instrumental sections, play each chord for the indicated count (usually one or two bars). For verses and choruses, follow the chord changes as written, singing or humming along to maintain timing.
Focus on keeping a consistent rhythm, as this matches the country style of the original recording.
IntroD G D D A D D G D D A D D
Verse 1You should have seen it coming nowG it's tooD late
She bought the half-price ticket on theA midnightD train
You wouldn't understand 'cause youG lie andD cheat
So she wrote it out in lipstick on yourA satinD sheets
ChorusSheG drew a brokenD heart
SheG drew a brokenD heart
TornG right down theD middle in aA red jaggedD line
SheG drew a brokenD heart and put yourA name inD side
Verse 2She had to draw you a picture had toG make it sinkD in
A Revlon rose was herA poisonD pen
For God's gift to women youG ain't-got-aD clue
That red broken heart beA longs toD you
ChorusSheG drew a brokenD heart
SheG drew a brokenD heart
It ain'tG no Cupid'sD arrow itA ain't no ValenD tine
SheG drew a brokenD heart and put yourA name inD side
InstrumentalG D A D G D A A G D A Bm G D A D D D
Verse 3No lovesick word's gonnaG bring herD back
The buck stops here buddyA that's aD fact
No matter who's right, noG matter who'sD wrong
Anyway you cut itA she'sD gone
Final ChorusSheG drew a brokenD heart
SheG drew a brokenD heart
TornG right down theD middle in aA red jaggedD line
SheG drew a brokenD heart and put yourA name inD side
G Right down theD middleA right down theBm line
SheG drew a brokenD heart and put yourA name inD side
OutroWhoa-ohD A D She's goneD G D D A D