Break
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Intro
E B A A E B A A B/D#
verse 1
E A E
Took my bag underneath the overpass
E C#m B E
Forgot to bend and now I've broken all we have
E A E
Nothing's worse than realizing who you've hurt
E B A
I didn't bend and now we eat the consequence
Pre-Chorus
E B A
Over the edge I can't stop myself
E B A
Off the ledge throwing punches
E B A
Over the edge I can't steer myself
E B A B/D#
All over again, I don't want this
[Refrão]E B A
If I bend then I might not break
I should think about giving in
E B A
If I bend then it might be okay
If we're thinking about how it ends
E B A
If I bend then I might not break
I should think about giving in
E B A B/D#
If I bend then it might be okay
verse 2
E A E
Put down the bag in the calm before the aftermath
E C#m B E
Can we pick up all the debris of our bitter past
A E
Nothing's worse than realizing who you've hurt
E B A
I didn't bend and now we eat the consequence
Pre-Chorus
E B A
Over the edge I can't stop myself
E B A
Off the ledge throwing punches
E B A
Over the edge I can't steer myself
E B A B/D#
All over again, I don't want this
[Refrão]E B A
If I bend then I might not break
I should think about giving in
E B A
If I bend then it might be okay
If we're thinking about how it ends
E B A
If I bend then I might not break
I should think about giving in
E B A
If I bend then it might be okay
B/D#
If we're thinking about how it ends
Outro
E B A A E B A A E B A A E B A A B/D#
How to play Break
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.