Breakout
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Intro
Em
[Verso 1]
Em
Been in this cell block seven years too long
Em
Paying for a crime when I didn't do anything wrong
Em
Lyin' here rottin' for someone else's mistake
Em
I've come to my senses, it's time to make a break
[Refrão]
Am
Breakout, I'm coming after you
Am
Breakout, I'd say our love is overdue
Am
Breakout, I'm at the breakin' point
Am
Breakout, gonna bust of this joint
Interlude
Em
[Verso 2]
Em
I'm sick and tired of punching out license plates
Em
For a criminal justice system that I hate
Em
The food here suck, I'm not about to wait
Em
Well I've come to my senses It's time to make a break
[Refrão]
Am
Breakout, I'm coming after you
Am
Breakout, I'd say our love is overdue
Am
Breakout, I'm at the breakin' point
Am
Breakout, gonna bust of this joint
{Solo}
Em
F#m
Em D F#m Em F#m Em
F#m Em F#m
[Refrão]
Am
Breakout, I'm coming after you
Am
Breakout, I'd say our love is overdue
Am
Breakout, I'm at the breakin' point
Am
Breakout, gonna bust of this joint
Outro
Em
Am Em
How to play Breakout
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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.