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Communication Breakdown

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EWe never walk, we never talk 
we never find the E7time to be Aclose agaiAmn 
There it Egoes again 
Communication breakBdown, communication breakEdown 
Too much concern for money to burn 
too many things to do now you don’t need me 
and I don’t need you 
Communication breakdown, communication breakdown 
One by C#mone they fail.
Now the F#6leaves are low, cling to the Bground 
Communication breakdown, communication breakdown
Too much too soon Atoo much temptatiB7on, in a hurrEy 
It’s a Asad situB7ation, too much Eworry. 
I can Atell that it’s oEver now 
Communication breakdown, communication breakdown
Ethere it goes CoDmmuniAcation Ebreakdown, coDmmuniAcation Ebreakdown
when it’s Aright, it’s so right 
when it’s Ewrong, it’s so wrong 
when it’s F#6gone, it’s all gone, it’s too Blate 
Communication breakdown, communication breakdown
I can Atell that it’s oEver now 
ComDmunicAation bEreakdown, comDmunicAation bEreakdownBm  E  

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Communication Breakdown

by Roy Orbison

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C#m

F#6

We never walk, we never talk

E7 A Am

we never find the time to be close again

There it goes again

B E

Communication breakdown, communication breakdown

Too much concern for money to burn

too many things to do now you don’t need me

and I don’t need you

Communication breakdown, communication breakdown

C#m

One by one they fail.

F#6 B

Now the leaves are low, cling to the ground

Communication breakdown, communication breakdown

A B7 E

Too much too soon too much temptation, in a hurry

A B7 E

It’s a sad situation, too much worry.

A E

I can tell that it’s over now

Communication breakdown, communication breakdown

E D A E D A E

there it goes Communication breakdown, communication breakdown

when it’s right, it’s so right

when it’s wrong, it’s so wrong

F#6 B

when it’s gone, it’s all gone, it’s too late

Communication breakdown, communication breakdown

A E

I can tell that it’s over now

D A E D A E Bm E

Communication breakdown, communication breakdown

About Communication Breakdown Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play Communication Breakdown by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Communication Breakdown chords”, “Communication Breakdown guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison Communication Breakdown 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 Communication Breakdown chords and for experienced players who want accurate Communication Breakdown lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, E7, A, Am, B, C#m.

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Is "Communication Breakdown" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Communication Breakdown" by Roy Orbison with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Roy Orbison below.

What key is "Communication Breakdown" in?

The chords for "Communication Breakdown" show the original chord names (including E, E7, A, Am, B, C#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.