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Breaking Down

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[Intro]
DGA
   (x2)
[Verse 1]
Dm                           Bb
I went out on the town and I stumbled
Dm                          Bb
I got caught in the trap of somethin'
Dm                             Bb
Bag of bones, sat alone in the deep end
Dm                                   Bb
Pull me up, you don't know what I've been through
       A
It was so cruel
[Chorus]
Dm     C         Bb             C
     When your heart's been aching
Dm     C       Bb           C
     When you can't escape it
Dm     C        Bb                 A
     Don't you feel like breaking down?
[Interlude]
D G A
[Verse 2]
Dm                             Bb
Took a trip on the skip in the ocean
Dm                                Bb
Sunk my ship, like a brick, I was sulking
Dm                               Bb
Comin' round on the tide of your lovin'
Dm                                  Bb
Spun me round, ran aground, next to nothing
         A
Ain't it something?
[Chorus]
Dm     C        Bb              C
     When your heart's been aching
Dm     C        Bb          C
     When you can't escape it
Dm     C        Bb                  A
     Don't you feel like breaking down?
Dm    C        Bb          C
     When the earth is shaking
Dm    C        Bb          C
     And your soul's been taken
Dm    C        Bb                 A
     Don't you feel like breaking down?
              A
     Breaking down
[Solo]
Dm  C   Bb  C
Dm  C   Bb  C
Dm  C   Bb
A
[Chorus]
Dm    C         Bb            C
     When your heart's been aching
Dm    C         Bb         C
     When you can't escape it
Dm    C         Bb                A
     Don't you feel like breaking down?
               A
     Breaking down
[Outro]
DGA
   (x2)
D

Breaking Down chords and lyrics

Free chords for Breaking Down by The Black Keys. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

No Capo needed
Have fun!
[Intro]
D G A (x2)
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
D G A
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Solo]
Dm  C   Bb  C
Dm  C   Bb  C
Dm  C   Bb
A
[Chorus]
[Outro]
D G A (x2)
D

Breaking Down Chords by The Black Keys

Learn how to play Breaking Down by The Black Keys with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Breaking Down chords”, “Breaking Down guitar chords”, or “The Black Keys Breaking Down 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 Down chords and for experienced players who want accurate Breaking Down lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A, Dm, Bb, C.

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What key is "Breaking Down" in?

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