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Breakaway

Donna Summer

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Em  C  D  Bm  C  D
Em  C  D  Bm  D4

Verse 1
For TGoo Long She Was Feeling, That Her LCove Had Lost It
Meaning
She Was LGooking For A Reason, Not To.D.. Breakaway
But I DGon't Think She Can Take It, And Just FriCendship
Can't Replace It
She'll Be StGrong Enough For Two Although, It's HDard For
Her To Do
She'll BrGeakaway
OCoo, Ooo, Ooo She'll BreakawGay..C.

Chorus
Forget About The EmBad Times, Remember All The GCood TimeDs
HBmold Your Head Up High,C  And BreakDaway
Forget About The EmBad Times, Remember All The GCood TimesD​
HBmold Your Head UEm7p High
C/DOoo, Ooo, Ooo She'll BreakawGay  C​

Verse 2
It's A SGecret She's Been Keeping, It's Been ECating At Her
Heart
Wish I Could FiGnd The Words To Tell You, But I DDon't Know
Where To Start And
When She LGooks Into The Future, She Sees..C. To Many
Problems
There Are..G. So Many Reasons, She Should..D. Pack Up The
Past
And BreakawGay
OCoo, Ooo, Ooo She'll BreakawGay..C.

She'll BreakawGay  C​

G  C  G  D

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Breakaway?

The chords for Breakaway are: Em, C, D, Bm, D4, G, Em7, C/D

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: Em, C, D, Bm, D4, G, Em7, C/D

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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