Torn chords

by Natalie Imbruglia

Song Key: F Major

Time Signature: 4/4

Tempo: 96 bpm


Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Guitar Chords: F, Fsus4, C, C7sus4/F, Am, B♭7, B♭, Dm

Arrangement Details: Helpful Tips

Chord Chart Legend
F Major F Major barre chord Fsus4 Fsus4 C7sus4/F Am Bb Major Bb Major barre chord Bb7-V2 Bb7 barre chord C Major Dm
Lefties Chord Chart Legend
F Major-LH F Major barre chord-LH Fsus4-V4-LH Fsus4-LH C7sus4/F-LH Am-LH Bb Major-LH Bb Major barre chord-LH Bb7-V2-LH Bb7 barre chord-LH C Major-LH Dm-LH

Torn

Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key 
                F           Fsus4            F          C7sus4/F
Intro: 4/4  ‖      |  %  |         |  %  |      |  %  |           ‖

 F 
1. I thought, I saw a man brought to life
 Am                                        Bb7
   He was warm, he came a-round and he was dig-ni-fied

   He showed me what it was to cry

 F   
2. Well, you could-n't be that man I a-dored
 Am                                               Bb7
   You don't seem to know, seem to care what your heart is for

   But I don't know him any-more

                    Dm
Pre Chorus: There's noth-ing where he used to lie
          C
            The con-ver-sa-tion has run dry
         Am                         C
            That's what's go-ing on
                                 F
            Noth-ing's fine, I'm torn

                       C                       Dm
Chorus: I'm all out of faith     This is how I feel
                          Bb                            F
        I'm cold and I am shamed    Ly-ing naked on the floor
                          C                           Dm
        Il-lu-sion ne-ver changed    In-to some-thing real
                           Bb                               F
        I'm wide awake and I can see     The perfect sky is torn
                        C                      Dm    Dm   C    Bb
        You're a little late   I'm al-rea-dy | torn |   -    |     |  %  |

 F
3. So I guess the fortune teller's right
 Am                                                   Bb7
   Should have seen just what was there, and not some ho-ly light

   It crawled be-neath my veins and now

              Dm
Pre Chorus 2: I don't care, I had no luck
            C
              I don't miss it all that much
           Am                            C
              There's just so many things
                                    F
              That I can touch, I'm torn
                
                       C                       Dm
Chorus: I'm all out of faith     This is how I feel
                          Bb                             F
        I'm cold and I am shamed     Ly-ing naked on the floor
                          C                            Dm
        Il-lu-sion ne-ver changed     In-to some-thing real
                           Bb                                F
        I'm wide awake and I can see     The per-fect sky is torn
                        C                        Dm    Dm   C    Bb
        You're a little late     I'm al-rea-dy | torn |   -    |     |  %  |


         Dm     Dm   C   Bb       Dm             Dm    F         C
Bridge:| Torn |    -   |    | % | Ooo | % | % | oo  | ooh | % | Oooh | % |

                      Dm 
Pre Chorus 3: There's noth-ing where he used to lie
            C
              My inspiration has run dry
           Am                        C
              That's what's going on
                                   F
              Nothing's right, I'm torn
              
                       C                       Dm
Chorus: I'm all out of faith     This is how I feel
                          Bb                              F
        I'm cold and I am shamed     Ly-ing naked on this floor
                          C                            Dm
        Il-lu-sion ne-ver changed     In-to some-thing real
                           Bb                                F
        I'm wide awake and I can see     The per-fect sky is torn
                       C                       Dm
        I'm all out of faith     This is how I feel
                           Bb                                  F
        I'm cold and I'm a-shamed     Bound and bro-ken on the floor
                         C                        Dm           Bb
        You're a lit-tle late     I'm al-rea-dy | torn |  %  |    |  %  |
         Dm            C          C
       | Torn |  %  |     |  %  | Oh...|  %  |

          F           C             Dm            Bb
Outro: |     |  %  |     |   %   |      |  %  |      |  %  |...repeat to fade

Arrangement Details:

  • Key Signature: F Major - 1 flats (Bb)
  • Time Signature: 2/2 - Two half-note beats per measure
  • Tempo: Moderate rock
  • Metronome: h = 96 (h represents half-note)
  • Voice Range: F3 - Bb4
  • Intermediate Guitarist:
    Barre chords like F, B♭, and B♭7 require solid finger strength and proper technique to play cleanly. These can be challenging for beginners.

    Extended/suspended chords like Fsus4 and C7sus4/F involve more nuanced finger placements and may be unfamiliar to players who haven't gone beyond basic open chords.

    Chord transitions between shapes like F → C7sus4/F or Am → B♭7 require confidence and fluidity to maintain rhythm.

    While C, Am, and Dm are beginner-friendly, the inclusion of barre chords and the sus/7 variations bumps the overall difficulty up a notch.

    Beginner Guitarists: Open chord versions of Fsus4, Bb, and B♭7 have been included in the charts for beginners who’d like to give this song a go.

    B♭7 requires a bit of a stretch, but give it a try—if you can manage this chord, you’re more than ready to start learning barre chords (which are often easier to play than they look!). 💪🎸

Song Details:

Album Cover
Album Cover
  • Songwriters: Anne Previn, Scott Cutler, Phil Thornalley
  • Lyrics Begin: I thought I saw a man brought to life.
  • Genre: Pop rock, Alternative pop, Adult contemporary
  • Featured Artist: Natalie Imbruglia - Australian and British singer-songwriter and actress.
  • Single:
    Released: 27 October 1997
    B-side: Sometimes, Frightened Child, Contradictions, Diving in the Deep End
  • Album: Left of the Middle
    Recorded: 1996–1997
    Released: 24 November 1997
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