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Breakaway

Donna Summer

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Breakaway by Donna Summer in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Cm  G#  A#  Gm  G#  A#
Cm  G#  A#  Gm  A#4

Verse 1
For TD#oo Long She Was Feeling, That Her LoG#ve Had Lost It
Meaning
She Was LD#ooking For A Reason, Not To..A#. Breakaway
But I DD#on't Think She Can Take It, And Just FrieG#ndship
Can't Replace It
She'll Be StD#rong Enough For Two Although, It's HaA#rd For
Her To Do
She'll BrD#eakaway
OG#oo, Ooo, Ooo She'll BreakawaD#y... G#​

Chorus
Forget About The CmBad Times, Remember All The GG#ood TimesA#​
HGmold Your Head Up High,G#  And BreakaA#way
Forget About The CmBad Times, Remember All The GG#ood Times A#​
HGmold Your Head UCm7p High
G#/A#Ooo, Ooo, Ooo She'll BreakawayD#     G#​

Verse 2
It's A SD#ecret She's Been Keeping, It's Been EaG#ting At Her
Heart
Wish I Could FiD#nd The Words To Tell You, But I DoA#n't Know
Where To Start And
When She LD#ooks Into The Future, She Sees...G# To Many
Problems
There Are..D#. So Many Reasons, She Should...A# Pack Up The
Past
And BreakawD#ay
OG#oo, Ooo, Ooo She'll BreakawaD#y... G#​

She'll BreakawD#ay   G#​

D#  G#  D#  A#

But I Don't Think She Can Take It...
Also available in: Am (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Breakaway?

The chords for Breakaway are: Cm, G#, A#, Gm, A#4, D#, Cm7, G#/A#

What is the original key of Breakaway?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing Breakaway?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Breakaway in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Breakaway be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Breakaway on ukulele?

Chord Breakaway can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Breakaway?

Breakaway uses 8 chords: Cm, G#, A#, Gm, A#4, D#, Cm7, G#/A#

What is the easiest way to play Breakaway?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Breakaway released in?

Breakaway was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Breakaway?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Breakaway to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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