Breaking Free
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[(Intro]duction) E (4 bars)
(Verse)
E
Look at that girl, she's lighting up the world
A
She'll be a hollow ground to earn to their love
E
People wait in line to see the way she shines
A
If she wasn't perfect would it be enough?
(Pre-Chorus)
A B
Now the sky's on fire
A B
I've lived my whole life walking on the wire
A B
My heart's on fire
A B
I don't wanna live a lie
[Refrão]
E B C#m A
Suddenly, I'm breaking free
E B C#m A
Suddenly, I'm breaking free
E B
I have never felt so strong
C#m A E B
I've been waiting for so long to be me
C#m A
Suddenly, I'm breaking free
(Interlude) E (Two Bars)
(Verse)
E
She hides a broken heart
Just watch her play her part
A
She casts a spell everywhere she goes
E
Another Mona Lisa they all come to see her
A
Everybody's looking for a hero
(Pre-Chorus)
A B
Now the sky's on fire
A B
I've lived my whole life walking on the wire
A B
My heart's on fire,
A B
I don't wanna live a lie
[Refrão]
E B C#m A
Suddenly, I'm breaking free
E B C#m A
Suddenly, I'm breaking free
E B
I have never felt so strong
C#m A E B
I've been waiting for so long to be me
C#m A
Suddenly, I'm breaking free
(Bridge)
E
1 2 3, ready set free
A
1 2 3, ready set free (x 4)
E A E A
Weightless I'm floating to the sky
E A B
Now I'm learning how to fly
[Refrão](Chorus)
E B C#m A
And Suddenly, I'm breaking free
E B C#m A
Suddenly, I'm breaking free
E B
I have never felt so strong
C#m A E B
I've been waiting for so long to be me
C#m A E B
Suddenly, I'm breaking free (x 5) finish on (E Free)
How to play Breaking Free
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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.