Catch The Break
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Intro: C C C C
[Verso 1]
C
Days like this won't last forever
Am7
Chances don't get any better
F
When your back's against the wall
Am7 G
There's always a waaay-ay out
C
And the light pierced through
Soft as a whisper
Am7
Push on through
Strong as a river
F
Broke down or surrounded
Am7 G
There's always a waaay out
[Refrão]
C
No going steady
Don't let it slip away
Am7
It will get heavy
F
Take it day by day
We must be ready
G
For when we catch the break
C
This world is crazy
Stranger every day
Am7
It's like a levy
It's got to give away
F
We must be ready
D N.C. G G
So we can catch the break
[Verso 2]
C
When the wolves come howling
Breathing a cold wind
Am7
Bare teeth and growling
Knocking the door in
F
And your back's against the wall
Am7 G
There's always a waaay out
[Refrão]
C
No going steady
Don't let it slip away
Am7
It will get heavy
F
Take it day by day
We must be ready
G
For when we catch the break
C
This world is crazy
Stranger every day
Am7
It's like a levy
It's got to give away
F
We must be ready
D N.C. G G G G
So we can catch the break
Break:
Am7 G/B C
If it all comes crashing down
Dm7 Am
I wanna know that I gave it all
G/B C
But what if I shoot the moon
Dm F G
And land among the star-ar-ar-ars
Am7 G C
Ahhhhh ah ah ahhhhh ahh
[Refrão]
C
No going steady
Don't let it slip away
Am7
It will get heavy
F
Take it day by day
We must be ready
G
For when we catch the break
C
This world is crazy
Stranger every day
Am7
It's like a levy
It's got to give away
F
We must be ready
G C
So we can catch the break
Outro:
C C C
So we can catch the break
G N.C.
Days like this wion't last forever
How to play Catch The Break
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.