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Breaking Bread

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GBreaking bread  breaking Embread
We are Cgathered here D7together to break Gbread
Breaking bread  breaking Embread
We are Cgathered here D7together to break Gbread
D7It's not the barley or the Gwheat
CIt's not the oven or the D7heat
That makes this bread so good to Geat
It's the Cneeding and the sharing that Ammakes the meal D7complete
GBreaking bread  breaking Embread
We are Cgathered here D7together to break Gbread
Breaking bread  breaking Embread
We are Cgathered here D7together to break Gbread
D7Upon the water bread is Gcast
CThe last is first the first is D7last
For everyone who eats this Gbread
CThere are thousands maybe Ammore that will be D7fed
GBreaking bread  breaking Embread
We are Cgathered here D7together to break Gbread
Breaking bread  breaking Embread
We are Cgathered here D7together to break Gbread
GBreaking bread  breaking Embread
We are Cgathered here D7together to break Gbread
Breaking bread  breaking Embread
We are Cgathered here D7together to break Gbread

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Breaking Bread

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G Em

Breaking bread breaking bread

C D7 G

We are gathered here together to break bread

Breaking bread breaking bread

C D7 G

We are gathered here together to break bread

D7 G

It's not the barley or the wheat

C D7

It's not the oven or the heat

That makes this bread so good to eat

C Am D7

It's the needing and the sharing that makes the meal complete

G Em

Breaking bread breaking bread

C D7 G

We are gathered here together to break bread

Breaking bread breaking bread

C D7 G

We are gathered here together to break bread

D7 G

Upon the water bread is cast

C D7

The last is first the first is last

For everyone who eats this bread

C Am D7

There are thousands maybe more that will be fed

G Em

Breaking bread breaking bread

C D7 G

We are gathered here together to break bread

Breaking bread breaking bread

C D7 G

We are gathered here together to break bread

G Em

Breaking bread breaking bread

C D7 G

We are gathered here together to break bread

Breaking bread breaking bread

C D7 G

We are gathered here together to break bread

About Breaking Bread Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Breaking Bread by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Breaking Bread chords”, “Breaking Bread guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Breaking Bread chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Breaking Bread chords and for experienced players who want accurate Breaking Bread lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Em, C, D7, Am.

FAQ — Breaking Bread by Johnny Cash

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Is "Breaking Bread" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Breaking Bread" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "Breaking Bread" in?

The chords for "Breaking Bread" show the original chord names (including G, Em, C, D7, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.