Breaking Down
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Intro: Ab C C# E
Ab C C#
All alone
E Ab
It was always there you see
C C#
And even on my own
E Eb
It was always standing next to me
F# C#
I can see it coming from the edge of the room
Creeping in the streetlight
Eb F# C#
Holding my hand in the pale gloom
Bb
Can you see it coming now?
Ab C C# (E)
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Ab C C# (E)
Oh, I think I'm breaking down
All alone
Even when I was a child
I've always known
There was something to be find
You know that I can see you coming from the edge of the room
Creeping in the streetlight
Holding my hand in the pale gloom
Can you see it coming now?
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Oh, I think I'm breaking down
All alone
On the edge of sleep
My old familiar friend
Comes and lies down next to me
And I can see you coming from the edge of the room
Smiling in the streetlight
Even with my eyes shut tight
I still see you coming now
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Oh, I think I'm breaking down again
Oh, I think I'm breaking down
How to play Breaking 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 Ab. 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.