Breaking the Habit
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Intro: Em, C, Bm, Bm (Play 2 times)
Em (riff)
Memories consume
Em
Like opening the wound
Em
I'm picking me apart again
Em
You all assume
Em
I'm safer in my room
Em
Unless I try to start again
[Pré-Refrão]
Am7
I don't want to be the one
C
The battles always choose
C Am7
Cause inside I realize
Am7
That I'm the one confused
[Refrão]
Em C
I don't know what's worth fighting for
Bm
Or why I have to scream
Em C
I don't know why I instigate
Bm
And say what I don't mean
Em C
I don't know how I got this way
Bm
I know it's not alright
C D
So I'm breaking the habit
C D Em
I'm breaking the habit tonight
Em D Em
Clutching my cure
Em G Em
I tightly lock the door
D Em G
I try to catch my breath again
Em D Em
I hurt much more
Em G Em
Than anytime before
D Em G
I have no options left again
[Pré-Refrão]
C Am7
I dont want to be the one
C
The battles always choose
C Am7
Cause inside I realize
C
That I'm the one confused
[Refrão]
Em C
I don't know what's worth fighting for
Bm
Or why I have to scream
Em C
I don't know why I instigate
Bm
And say what I don't mean
Em C
I don't know how I got this way
Bm
I know it's not alright
C D
So I'm breaking the habit
C D Em
I'm breaking the habit tonight
[Ponte]
Em D/F#
I'll paint it on the walls
G Am
Cuz I'm the one that falls
Em D/F#
I'll never fight again
G A5
And this is how it ends
[Refrão]
Em C
I don't know what's worth fighting for
Bm
Or why I have to scream
Em C
I don't know why I instigate
Bm
And say what I don't mean
Em C
I don't know how I got this way
Bm
I know it's not alright
C D
So I'm breaking the habit
C D Em
I'm breaking the habit tonight
How to play Breaking the Habit
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.