Breaking Free
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[INTRO: ]
Bm E G A
Bm E
We're soarin', flyin'
G D
There's not a star in heaven
A Bm
That we can't reach
E
If we're trying
G
So were breaking free
Bm E G
You know the world can see us
D A Bm
In a way that's different than who we are
E
Creating space between us
G D A
'Till were separate hearts
Bm E
But your faith it gives me strength
G
Strength to believe
Chorus #1:
We're breaking free
Bm
We're soarin'
E
Flyin'
G D
There's not a star in heaven
A Bm
That we can't reach
E
If we're trying
G
Yeah, were breaking free
Oh, we're breakin' free
Ohhhh
Bm E G
Can you feel it building
D A Bm
Like a wave the ocean just can't control
E G
Connected by a feeling
G D A
Ohhh in our very souls (very souls)
Bm E
Rising 'till it lifts us up
G
So everyone can see
Chorus #2:
We're breaking free
We're breaking free
Bm
We're soarin'
E
Flyin'
G D
There's not a star in heaven
A Bm
That we can't reach
E
If we're trying
G
Yeah, were breaking free
Bm
Ohhhh runnin'
E
Climbin'
G
To get to that place
D A Bm
To be all that we can be
E
Now's the time
G
So we're breaking free
We're breaking free
D A
Ohhh, yeah
G
More than hope
E
More than faith
This is true
G
This is fate
And together
We see it comin'
G
More than you
E
More than me
G
Not a want, but a need
Both of us breakin' free
Chorus #3:
C#m
Soarin'
F#
Flyin'
A E
There's not star in heaven
F# C#m
That we can't reach
F#
If we're trying
A
Yeah we're breaking free
Breaking free
C#m
We're runnin'
F#
Ohhhh, climbin'
A
To get to that place
E F# C#m
To be all that we can be
F#
Now's the time (Now's the time)
A
So we're breaking free
Ohhh, we're breaking free
Ohhhh
C#m F# A
You know the world can see us
E F# A
In a way that's different than who we are
How to play Breaking Free
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.