Fragile by Sting | Lyrics & Guitar Chords

For those guitar enthusiasts looking to explore a blend of Latin, jazz, and soulful balladry, Sting’s “Fragile” from for his second solo album called Nothing Like The Sun stands as a poignant masterpiece. But it’s not just the unique guitar work that makes this song special. Stemming from the tragic death of an American civil engineer in Nicaragua, the emotional weight behind every note played is palpable. As guitarists, it offers an opportunity to not only practice intricate fingerstyle patterns but also to convey deep emotion and storytelling through the strings. Sting’s multilingual performances of the song accentuate its universal resonance, speaking to its wide appeal. Moreover, its significance was underscored when he performed it after the 9/11 attacks and as a tribute to Ukrainian soldiers in the 2022 conflict, affirming music’s power to heal, reflect, and unite. As you delve into “Fragile,” let it be a reminder of the delicate nature of life and the profound impact a well-composed song can have across borders and generations.

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Key of the Song:

The original key of Fragile by Sting is in E minor.

Guitar Chords for Fragile by Sting

The chords below won’t give you the exact sound but will get you close. Do your best to memorize the shapes and play them when the song calls for them. Many can be played with just barre chord shapes adjusted for the minor 7th intervals.

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Fragile by Sting – Lyrics with Chords

Em              Em7                 Am7
  If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one
B7                          Em
Drying in the colour of the evening sun
           Em7                Am7
Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
    B7                                  Em
But something in our minds will always stay
   Em7
Perhaps this final act was meant
   Am7
To clinch a lifetime's argument
     B7
That nothing comes from violence
    Em
and nothing ever could
    Em7                             Am7
For all those born beneath an angry star
     B7                            Em
Lest we forget how fragile we are
 
Am           B7
On and on the rain will fall
     Em
Like tears from a star
Like tears from a star
Am          B7
On and on the rain will say
    Em
How fragile we are
How fragile we are
 
Em7 Am7 Bm7  Em
 
Am          B
On and on the rain will fall
     Em
Like tears from a star
Like tears from a star
Am          B7
On and on the rain will say
    Em
How fragile we are
How fragile we are
How fragile we are
How fragile we are