Breaking Your Silence
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Em D G
Em D G
G D Em D Em D G
[Verse 1]
Em D G
You were shot down for banging on sidewalks, waking up sovereign states
Em D G
Raking up graves and wasting your common grace
G D Em D
Creatures outside were posting your face up, dreaming of shadowplay
Em D G
If you could straighten that spine you got a way to decide your fate
[Chorus]
G D A
Instead of breaking your silence, you could be the same way
G
And keep your favors to yourself, but
D A
They could see in your eyes there's not a thing they could say so
[Verse 2]
Em D G
Holding on tight to places you remember, keeping your story straight
Em D G
Taking your time with friends you invite to your wake
G D Em E
You were so tired of waking up, shaking, facing your passing days
Em D G
Rolling in circles, hoping the fever would break
[Chorus]
G D A G
Instead of breaking your word you can pay to make sure they never back the train up, but
G D A
They can read in your mind, you've got a reason to stay so
G D A
Instead of breaking your silence you could be the same way
G
And keep your favors to yourself, but
D A
They could see in your eye there's not a thing they could say so
[Interlude]
Em D G
Em D G
Em D Em
D G
[Chorus]
G D A G
Instead of breaking your word you can pay to make sure they never back the train up, but
G D A
They can read in your mind, you've got a reason to stay so
G D A
Instead of breaking your silence you could be the same way
G
And keep your favors to yourself, but
D A
They could see in your eye there's not a thing they could say so
G D A G
Instead of breaking your word you can pay to make sure they never back the train up, but
G D A
They can read in your mind, you've got a reason to stay so
How to play Breaking Your Silence
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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.