Breakaway
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Eilen Jewell
(From the 2023 Album GET BEHIND THE WHEEL)
[Intro]
C Am C Am
[Verse 1]
C
I made my reservation
Am
I'm leaving town tomorrow
C
I'll find somebody new
Am
There'll be no more sorrow
F
That's what I do each time
Fm
But I can't follow through
[Chorus]
C
I can't break away
Am
Though you make me cry
C
I can't break away
Am
I can't say goodbye
F G C
Well, I'll never, never break away from you
C
No, no, no, no
Am
No, no, no
C
No, no, no, no
Am
No, no, no
[Verse 2]
C
I'll make that vow to myself
Am
You and I are through
C
Nothing can change my mind
Am
"Sorry" just won't do
F
That's what I say each time
Fm
But I can't follow through
[Chorus]
C
I can't break away
Am
Though you make me cry
C
I can't break away
Am
I can't say goodbye
F G C
Well, I'll never, never break away from you
C
No, no, no, no
Am
No, no, no
C
No, no, no, no
Am
No, no, no
[Bridge]
A Dm
Even though you treat me bad
F G
Many cruel words have been spoken
A Dm
You have cast a spell on me
F G Em G
That just can't be broken, no
[Verse 3]
C
I'll take your picture down
Am
I'll throw it away
C
There'll be no baby now
Am
Here to call each day
F
That's what I say each time
Fm
But I can't follow through
[Chorus]
C
I can't break away
Am
Though you make me cry
C
I can't break away
Am
I can't say goodbye
F G C
Well, I'll never, never break away from you
C
No, no, no, no
Am
No, no, no
C
No, no, no, no
Am
No, no, no
C
No, no, no, no
Am
No, no, no
[Outro]
C Am F Fm C
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.