Breakaway
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Guitar riff
E|--88--77--55--33-- ----------------|
B|--88--88--55--33-- ----------------|
G|--99--77--55--44-- ----------------|
D|------------------ ----------------|
A|------------------ ----------------|
E|------------------ 55------55------| Bass
Am
Papa said: don't go to discos.
Mama said: don't play with boys.
Sister said: stop all romancing.
Brother said: stop all your noise.
Breakaway aa-haa breakaway.
Breakaway aa-haa breakaway.
Papa said ain't working harder
better stay and work through the night.
Come over here and sit in my lap now.
Get a rise, if you do what is right.
Breakaway aa-haa breakaway.
Breakaway aa-haa breakaway.
E
Got to tear off your chains. Pull up your roots.
Am C G
Pack up your money and put on back your boots and breakawaa-aa-aay
Am
Breakaway aa-haa breakaway.
G G# (back kick)
Stand up girl, down at the disco.
Say I like you, will you dance on with me.
Say I love you, you're the girl I've been wanting.
Maybe some day you can marry me.
Breakaway aa-haa breakaway.
Breakaway aa-haa breakaway.
Got to tear off your chains...
How to play Breakaway
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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.