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[Chorus]
EPortland Maine is just the same as sunny Tennessee
Portland MaAine is just the same as sunny TennEessee
Any old plB7ace I hang my hat is home sweet home for mEe
[Verse]
WEell I went down to the depot and I looked up on the board
I wAent to the depot and I looked up on the board
It said there?s gB7ood times here but it?s better on down the rEoad
[Chorus]
EPortland Maine is just the same as sunny Tennessee
Portland MaAine is just the same as sunny TennEessee
Any old plB7ace I hang my hat is home sweet home for mEe
[Verse]
EWell I went down to the depot and I looked up on the board
I wAent to the depot and I looked up on the board
It said there?s gB7ood times here but it?s better on down the rEoad

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Breakmans Blues

by Johnny Cash

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Chorus]

Portland Maine is just the same as sunny Tennessee

A E

Portland Maine is just the same as sunny Tennessee

B7 E

Any old place I hang my hat is home sweet home for me

[Verse]

Well I went down to the depot and I looked up on the board

I went to the depot and I looked up on the board

B7 E

It said there?s good times here but it?s better on down the road

[Chorus]

Portland Maine is just the same as sunny Tennessee

A E

Portland Maine is just the same as sunny Tennessee

B7 E

Any old place I hang my hat is home sweet home for me

[Verse]

Well I went down to the depot and I looked up on the board

I went to the depot and I looked up on the board

B7 E

It said there?s good times here but it?s better on down the road

About Breakmans Blues Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Breakmans Blues by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Breakmans Blues chords”, “Breakmans Blues guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Breakmans Blues 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 Breakmans Blues chords and for experienced players who want accurate Breakmans Blues lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, B7.

FAQ — Breakmans Blues by Johnny Cash

How do I play "Breakmans Blues" by Johnny Cash on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Breakmans Blues" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Breakmans Blues" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Breakmans Blues"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Breakmans Blues" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Breakmans Blues" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Breakmans Blues" 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 "Breakmans Blues" in?

The chords for "Breakmans Blues" show the original chord names (including E, A, B7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.