Breakthrough
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[(intro) ]D Bm F#m G A
D G D A Em
Why is it so hard, it was so long ago
D G D A Em
I don't know where to start or what to say to you
Bm G A D A Bm
I've been all alone needing you by my side
G A
But it's not too late, maybe we just needed time
D Bm F#m G A
Can we try to let it go, if we don't than we'll never know
D Bm F#m G A D Bm F#m G A
I try to break through but you know that it's up to you
D G D A Em
We say that time is meant to heal but it still hurts inside
D G D A Em
I wish that none of this was real 'cause we're so far behind
Bm G A D A Bm
You've been all alone needing me by your side
G A
But it's not too late, maybe we just needed time
D Bm F#m G A
Can we try to let it go, if we don't than we'll never know
D Bm F#m G A
I try to break through but you know that it's up to you
D Bm F#m G A
And I know that our love can grow but this damn river needs to flow
D Bm F#m G A
I try to break through but you know that it's up to you
Em Bm G
It's time to make a stand, maybe it won't last
A
But we should take the chance, oh
D Bm F#m G A
Can we try to let it go, if we don't than we'll never know
D Bm F#m G A
I try to break through but you know that it's up to you
D Bm F#m G A
And I know that our love can grow but this damn river needs to flow
D Bm F#m G A
I try to break through but you know that it's up to you
D Bm F#m G A
I will try to break through but you know that it's up to you
D Bm F#m G A
I will try to break through but you know that it's up to you
D Bm F#m G A D
I will try to break through but you know that it's up to you
How to play Breakthrough
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.