Break Your Knees
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Am
Breaks your knees and leaves you so
C G
The sun can burn you up and wear you out
F
It's an angry summer
Am
There's no room to smile
C G
When the face you make just before you cry
F Am G
Looks so young like a child
Am C G F
The sun will set on this my dear
Am C G
Your labors aren't in vain
Am C G F
You're blistered and you're burned from it
Am C G
Your wounds are gonna heal
Am C
Life on earth will end for all conceived
G
And prove to be only a breath,
F
A mist, a womb for what's to come
How soon forever arrives Am....G
Am C G F
The sun will set on this my dear
Am C G
Your labors aren't in vain
Am C G F
You're blistered and you're burned from it
Am C G
Your wounds are gonna heal
Am C
Steadfast my love
G F
The end is near
Am C G
Just keep your eyes ahead
Am C
Grab hold of me
G F
I'll help you there
Am C G
You're never on your own
Am C G
You're never all alone
Am C
Life on earth will end for all conceived
G
And prove to be only a breath,
F
A mist, a womb for what's to come
How soon forever arrives
Am
Breaks your knees and leaves you so
C G
The sun can burn you up and wear you out
F
It's an angry summer
Am
Don't look at the past again
C G
The first and last has made everything new
F
And you are too So lift your head
And let your story be told
Am C
Life on earth will end for all conceived
G
And prove to be only a breath,
F
A mist, a womb for what's to come
How soon forever arrives
Am C G F
The sun will set on this my dear
Am C G
Your labors aren't in vain
Am C G F
You're blistered and you're burned from it
Am C G
Your wounds are gonna heal (forever arrives)
Am C G F
The sun will set on this my dear
Am C G
Your labors aren't in vain
Am C
Life on earth will end for all conceived
G
And prove to be only a breath,
F
A mist, a womb for what's to come
How to play Break Your Knees
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.