Breakin Down
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Key of D:
(D) I've been a fool, (C) fool (G), such a fool (D)
(D) I've been a fool, (C) fool (G), such a fool (D)
(G) Thinking you'll return my (F) love (C) to me (G)
(G) Thinking life would be what I (F) want (C) it to be
(G) I lay awake at night and I (F) roam (C) around (G)
(G) I've been a fool (A) (A7) I'm breakin' down (D)
(D) I've been lost, (C)baby (G) so lost (D)
(D) I've been down, (C)baby (G) so low (D)
(G) Being so lonely so (F) hard (C) on a man (G)
(G) Baby, I know you just (F) must (C) understand (G)
(G) I've been trying hard (F)as (C) any man can (G)
(G) To be your man (A) (A7) I'm breakin' down (D)
Instrumental Break: D C G D (2x) G F C G (3x) A A7 D
(D) I love you, (C) baby (G) I do (D)
(D) Take my heart and my soul, (C) they (G) all belong to you (D)
(G) Stay with me, (F) please (C) baby please (G)
(G) My hearts in your hands and my (F) minds (C) between your knees (G)
(G) You know what to do, that could (F) put (C) it all at ease (G)
(G) Just look at me (A) (A7), I'm breakin' down (D)
Instrumental: End
How to play Breakin Down
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 D. 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.