Breaking Up My Bones
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Intro: A F#m E D F#m E
verse 1:
D
You've got a funny way
D
Of hanging around
F#m
a thief in the modern age
D
of rhythm and sound
D
Take me to another place
D
where clarity's found
F#m E
All I hear is noise
Chorus
D
It's breaking up my bones
I wanna lie
D
But I don't care to try
F#m
We're taking off
We're taking off baby
Em
We're taking off
D
It's breaking up my bones
I wanna lie
D
but I don't care to try
F#m
We're taking off
We're taking off baby
Em
I know you know
verse 2:
D
You found another way
F#m
To keep me around
I dreamt of a thousand ways
E
To alter the sound
D
a thief in the modern age
D
of rhythm and sound
F#m Em
But all I hear is noise
(Repeat Chorus)
verse 3:
D
So many times we're staring down the barrel of a gun
F#m
I know you care
E
These open eyes stare
D
So many times we're staring down the barrel of a gun
F#m
I know you care
E
These open eyes stare
Solo:
D, D, F#m, E
D, D, F#m, E
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
F#m Bm A
E F#m
It breaks up my bones
E F#m
It breaks up my bones
F#m Bm A
E F#m
It breaks up my bones
F#m Bm A F#m
How to play Breaking Up My Bones
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.