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[Intro]
EmCCadd9
   (x2)
[Verse 1]
Em  C         Cadd9  Em
Let go of the mystery
      C             Cadd9                  Em
And retrace all the steps where you've been
       C           Cadd9  Em
And forget all the history
          C     Cadd9
And start over again
[Pre-Chorus]
    Dmaj7
For as you can see
     C
It's up to me
    Dmaj7
For as you can see
     C        G D/F#
It's all on me
[Chorus]
Em       C
I can't erase it
             G          D
Because it's with me everyday
Em            C
The strangest feeling
     G              Am G
That never goes away
Em        C
I have to face it
          G           D
Because I can't walk away
Em        C
And every time I'll
G          Am
Go until I break
[Re-Intro]
EmCCadd9
   (x2)
[Verse 2]
Em  C    Cadd9      Em
Let go all confusion
       C         Cadd9           Em
And forget the hate in their eyes
       C         Cadd9             Em
And convince yourself it's illusion
       C      Cadd9
Find a reason to survive
[Pre-Chorus]
    Dmaj7
For as you can see
     C
It's up to me
    Dmaj7
For as you can see
     C        G D/F#
It's all on me
[Chorus]
Em       C
I can't erase it
             G          D
Because it's with me everyday
Em            C
The strangest feeling
     G              Am G
That never goes away
Em        C
I have to face it
          G           D
Because I can't walk away
Em        C
And I'm determined to
G          Am
Go until I break
[Bridge]
C
So many I can't be you
      Em
But I choose not to be
C
And maybe I don't need you
   Am   G  D/F# G  Em
To show me how  to see
C
But what if the sky fell
    Em
And time slipped away
C
If these are my last words
     D
Then here's what I say
[Chorus]
Em7      Cadd9
I can't erase it
             G          D    Dsus4
Because it's with me everyday
Em7            Cadd9
The strangest feeling
     G              A
That never goes away
Em       C
I can't erase it
             G          D
Because it's with me everyday
Em            C
The strangest feeling
     G              Am G
That never goes away
Em        C
I have to face it
          G           D
Because I can't walk away
Em        C
And I'm determined to
G          Am
Go until I break
[Outro]
Em C G D
Em C    G          Am   G
     To go until I break
Em C G D
        Em C
Until I break
   G          Am
To go until I break

Break chords and lyrics

Free chords for Break by Shinedown. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
Em C Cadd9 (x2)
[Verse 1]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Re-Intro]
Em C Cadd9 (x2)
[Verse 2]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Em C G D
Em C G D

Break Chords by Shinedown

Learn how to play Break by Shinedown with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Break chords”, “Break guitar chords”, or “Shinedown Break 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 Break chords and for experienced players who want accurate Break lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, C, Cadd9, Dmaj7, G, D/F#.

Frequently asked questions about Break

How do I play "Break" by Shinedown on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Break" by Shinedown on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Break" by Shinedown free?

Yes. The chords for "Break" by Shinedown are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Break" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Break"?

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

Is "Break" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Break" in?

The chords for "Break" show the original chord names (including Em, C, Cadd9, Dmaj7, G, D/F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.