"Whispers of a Broken Heart," is a deeply melancholic and introspective country ballad that paints a vivid picture of profound heartbreak and loneliness.

Set to a slow, mournful pace in E Major, the music features the gentle strumming and sorrowful melodies of an acoustic guitar, complemented by the poignant strains of a fiddle and the soulful sigh of an electric guitar, with light, delicate percussion adding to the fragile atmosphere. The style is classic country ballad, allowing the raw emotion of the story to take center stage.

The mood is one of aching sorrow, desolation, and longing. Through tender yet increasingly anguished vocals, the song tells a story of lost love, echoing through an empty house filled with fading memories and shattered dreams. It explores the depths of a "broken heart," the pain of absence, and the despair of "walking this lonesome road" with hope dwindling, making for a truly heartfelt and sorrowful listening experience.

Verse 1:
Dust motes dance in the fading light,
mirroring the tears blurring my sight.
This empty house echoes with your name,
a hollow whisper, a fading flame.

 My heart, it aches, a wounded dove,
 Each silent beat, a whispered love,
 Now fractured shards, scattered and torn,
 A symphony of sorrow, eternally sworn.  

Chorus:
 Oh, whispers of a broken heart,
 Echoing through the lonely night.
 Your absence leaves a hollow space,
 A silent prayer in this desolate embrace.

Verse 2:
We built a world on whispered dreams,
 Now shattered pieces, it seems.
 The memories linger, bittersweet,
 A love that faded, cold and defeat.

 I chase the ghosts of yesterday,
 Hoping to find you in the fray.
 But all I find are empty rooms,
 And empty promises beneath moonlit glooms.  My soul is steeped in despair!

Chorus:
 Oh, whispers of a broken heart,
 Echoing through the lonely night.
 Your absence leaves a hollow space,
 A silent prayer in this desolate embrace.

Bridge:
I clutch the memories, frail and thin,
 A fragile lifeline, woven within,
 But even hope, now starts to wane,
 And leaves me lost, in sorrow's domain.

Chorus:
 Oh, whispers of a broken heart,
 Echoing through the lonely night.
 Your absence leaves a hollow space,
 A silent prayer in this desolate embrace.

Outro: (Instrumental)

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Whispers Of A Broken Heart

We are Cowboy Cadence—Bruce Jahn, Kathy Trevelyan, Ben Fortescue, and Sarah Fortescue—and for a decade, from 1985 to 1995, we operated as a fiercely independent musical ensemble. Our guiding principle was always authentic self-expression, and that meant we were involved in every single aspect of our creative journey. From the very first note written and the arrangements we crafted, to performing all the instruments and vocals, we handled it all. We even took on the meticulous tasks of recording and mixing right there in our own home setups, completely eschewing external producers, writers, or engineers. This deeply autonomous approach wasn't just a choice; it was essential for us to ensure our unique vision and genuine voice shone through in every piece of music we created.

This commitment to doing things our way truly shaped our diverse repertoire, which spanned heartfelt Country tunes, whimsical Children's songs, and playful Comedic pieces. While our primary focus remained firmly on crafting and perfecting our recordings, we also cherished the opportunities to share our distinctively homespun sound with others. We performed live at local fairs and various community venues, finding joy in those direct connections. However, we deliberately chose to limit our live events, a conscious decision to avoid the kind of intense spotlight and stardom often involved in the music industry. For us, it was always about the music itself, and the freedom to create it on our own terms.

Whispers Of A Broken Heart

Cowboy Cadence Music