Breakdown
Learn how to play Breakdown by Breaking Benjamin with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
Breakdown!
(play as power chords or octaves)
C#m Dm C#m D 4x
C#m (palm mutes)
Let the fun and games begin
A
She is spayed and broken in
C#m
Skin is cold and white
A
Such a lovely lonely night
Pre-Chorus
C#m E
Heaven is on the way
A
You could feel the hate
F# A C#m
but I guess you never will
C#m E
I'm on a roll again
A
and I want an end
F# A E
'cause I feel you creeping in
Chorus:
C#m
What I found in this town
C D C D D# E
I'm heading for a breakdown
E C#m
What's that sound, you're so loud
C D C D D# C#m
I'm heading for a breakdown
(power chords or octaves)
C#m Dm C#m D
C#m Dm C#m (dramatic pause) C#m
C#m (palm mutes)
Drank up all my alcohol
A
This is not a free for all
C#m
I'll be there for you
A
'Til my heart is black and blue
Pre-Chorus
C#m E
Heaven is on the way
A
You could feel the hate
F# A C#m
but I guess you never will
C#m E
I'm on a roll again
A
and I want an end
F# A E
'cause I feel you creeping in
Chorus x2
C#m
What I found in this town
C D C D D# E
I'm heading for a breakdown
E C#m
What's that sound, you're so loud
C D C D D# C#m
I'm heading for a breakdown
Breakdown:
C#m (play these as octaves or power chords)
C#m C#m D# C#m D# E 3x
C#m C#m D#m D D#m E
Chorus
C#m
What I found in this town
C D C D D# E
I'm heading for a breakdown
C#m
What's that sound, you're so loud
C D C D D# E
I'm heading for a breakdown
C#m
You breakdown, you're so proud.
C D C D D# E
I'm heading for a breakdown.
C#m
What's that sound, it's so loud.
C D C D D# C#m
I'm heading for a breakdown. NOOOOOO!!
C#m Dm C#m D
C#m Dm do power chords in this order 4, 7, 11, 10, 9, 7 C#m
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How to play Breakdown
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 C#m. 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.