Breakaway
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Intro Bb Eb
Bb Eb
[Verso 1]
Bb Eb Bb Eb
It's a chemical attraction I just can't slide by
Bb Eb G# Eb
Every time I look into my baby's eyes
G# Eb G# Eb Bb Eb Bb Eb
I'm helpless, so helpless, so I surrender
Bb Eb Bb Eb
There's a visual attraction and she's branded my soul
Bb Eb G# Eb
Simply can't deny it, she has control
G# Eb G# Eb Bb Eb Bb Eb
I'm helpless, so helpless, so I remember
[Refrão]
Bb Eb Bb Eb
She won't let me breakaway
Bb Eb Bb Eb
She won't let me breakaway
G# Eb Bb Eb Bb Eb
I said break away, yeah, ah yeah
[Verso 2]
Bb Eb Bb Eb
We were working it though, baby we had a groove
Bb Eb G# Eb
Movin' to the moment when we make our move
G# Eb G# Eb
But it happened, something happened
Bb Eb
And I'm not lying 'bout the pain
[Refrão] Bb Eb
She won't let me breakaway
Bb Eb
She won't let me breakaway
G# Eb Bb Eb
I said breakaway, yeah, oh yeah
[Verso 3]
Bb Eb Bb Eb
I want the answer, I want my soul
Bb Eb G# Eb
I'm dealing with a feeling deeper in love
G# Eb G# Eb Bb Eb Bb Eb
But I'm helpless, so helpless, but I remember
[Refrão] Bb Eb
She keeps saying breakaway
Bb Eb
Something's saying breakaway
Bb Eb
Telling me to breakaway
Bb Eb
Keeps on sayiing breakaway
How to play Breakaway
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.