Break Down
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Capo 6
verse 1
F G
I just can't keep this running
Am C/E F G
It's been 7 years still nothing changes
Am C/E
I'm always waiting on you to break down
F G
One record in my car
Am C/E
A quarter tank won't get me far
F G Am
I'm stuck in the third, stuck in the dirt
C/E
A warm 40 to quench my thirst
Pre-Chorus
Am G C/E C
Nowhere to go, all alone
Am G C/E C
Singing your song, you're not in shotgun
[Refrão]
F G
Forget my pain
Am
Forget my name
C/E
I've told you time and time again
F G Am C/E
That when you break down, I break down
F G
Forget directions
Am
Or bad intentions
C/E F
I'm lost without your headlights
G Am C/E
And when you break down, I break down
verse 2
F G
I guess I'm always running
Am C/E F
27 years still I can't change it
G Am C/E
I'm always waiting on you to break down
F G
We made love in your car
Am C/E
The back seat so uncomfortable
F G Am
I went right in, and cried again
C/E
That smell still lingers on my skin
Pre-Chorus
Am G C/E C
Nowhere to go, all alone
Am G C/E C
Singing your song, you're not in shotgun
[Refrão]
F G
Forget my pain
Am
Forget my name
C/E
I've told you time and time again
F G Am C/E
That when you break down, I break down
F G
Forget directions
Am
Or bad intentions
C/E F
I'm lost without your headlights
G Am C/E
And when you break down, I break down
How to play Break Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.