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1/27

Tempo 80 BPM

Sound:

Step 1 / 27Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

Capo 3rd fret
C/G  332010 (sounds good to add hammers: 0h2 on the A string)
D/A
  554030
Em7
  02x03x
G    3x003x (pretty fast on chorus, as passage)
C
    x32010
C/B
  x20010
Am
   x02210
F
    133010
(C and C/B are played as a passage on chorus)
[Intro/Verse]
[Riff 1]
e|-----------------------------|
B|-----------------------------|
G|----0------------------------|
D|---4-4---0--0------0--0--0---|
A|--2-------2--2---4--4--4--4--|
E|-0-----3---3--3/5-5--5--5--5-|
[Riff Interlude]
e|-----------------------------|
B|-----------------------------|
G|-----------------------------|
D|-----------------------------|
A|-----------------------------|
E|-3p2--0----------------------|
[Intro]
Riff 1 (x2)
[Verse 1]
Riff 1
Thorn in my side
Pain I can't hide
Diamonds that won't shine
C/G   D/A     C/G      D/A
Oh my soul, black as coal
[Chorus]
                           Em7       G Em7   C C/B
Feel like I'm headed for a breakdown
Am                         Em7       G Em7   C C/B
Feel like I'm headed for a breakdown
Am                         Em7       G Em7   C C/B
Feel like I'm racing and I can't come down
Am                         C/G
Feel like I'm headed for a breakdown
[Interlude]
Riff Interlude, Riff 1 (2x)
[Verse 2]
Riff 1
God, did he cry
Tears that don't dry
Tomorrow will come and it'll be alright
C/G   D/A   C/G      D/A
Oh my soul, lost control
[Chorus]
                           Em7       G Em7   C C/B
Feel like I'm headed for a breakdown
Am                         Em7       G Em7   C C/B
Feel like I'm headed for a breakdown
Am                         Em7       G Em7   C C/B
Feel like I'm racing and I can't come down
Am                         C/G
Feel like I'm headed for a breakdown
[Bridge]
F                     C/G                        G
Was I dreaming did I lose something in, in the night?
                        Am
Did I lose you? Did I lose you?
F                           C/G                            G
Maybe I'm sleeping and in the morning I will only see the sunshine
                        Am          F
Did I lose you? Did I lose my mind?
[Chorus]
                           Em7       G Em7   C C/B
Feel like I'm headed for a breakdown
Am                         Em7       G Em7   C C/B
Feel like I'm headed for a breakdown
Am                         Em7       G Em7   C C/B
Feel like I'm racing and I can't come down
Am                         C/G
Feel like I'm headed for a breakdown
                           Em7       G Em7   C C/B
Feel like I'm headed for a breakdown
Am                         Em7       G Em7   C C/B
Feel like I'm headed for a breakdown
Am                         Em7       G Em7   C C/B
Feel like I'm racing and I can't come down
Am                         C/G
Feel like I'm headed for a breakdown
[Outro]
Riff 1
Em7

Breakdown chords and lyrics

Free chords for Breakdown by Ryan Adams. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Capo 3rd fret
C/G  332010 (sounds good to add hammers: 0h2 on the A string)
D/A  554030
C    x32010
C/B  x20010
Am   x02210
F    133010
(C and C/B are played as a passage on chorus)
[Intro/Verse]
[Intro]
Riff 1 (x2)
[Verse 1]
Riff 1
Thorn in my side
Pain I can't hide
Diamonds that won't shine
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
Riff Interlude, Riff 1 (2x)
[Verse 2]
Riff 1
God, did he cry
Tears that don't dry
Tomorrow will come and it'll be alright
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Riff 1
Em7

Breakdown Chords by Ryan Adams

Learn how to play Breakdown by Ryan Adams with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Breakdown chords”, “Breakdown guitar chords”, or “Ryan Adams 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 Breakdown chords and for experienced players who want accurate Breakdown lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C/G, A, D/A, Em7, G, C.

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What key is "Breakdown" in?

The chords for "Breakdown" show the original chord names (including C/G, A, D/A, Em7, G, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.