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Key: E major•
Intro 1
E
E

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E

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Amadd9
Amadd9
5

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D7
D7

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Eadd9
Eadd9

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Eadd9
Eadd9

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Amadd9
Amadd9
5

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F#m7
F#m7
2

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B9sus4
B9sus4

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E
E

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A6
A6

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E
E

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A6
A6

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E
E

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A6
A6

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E

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A6
A6

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Verse 1
E
E

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A6
A6

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E
E

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A6
A6

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When ex planations make no sense
E
E

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A6
A6

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When e very answer's wrong
C#m
C#m
4

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G#m
G#m
4

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F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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E
E

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A6
A6

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E
E

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A6
A6

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You're fight ing with lost confidence
E
E

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A6
A6

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E
E

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A6
A6

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All ex pectations gone
E
E

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A6
A6

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E
E

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A6
A6

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The time has come to make or break
E
E

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A6
A6

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Move on, don't hesitate
C#m
C#m
4

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G#m
G#m
4

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F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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E
E

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And breakout
Bb7#11
Bb7#11

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Don't
Chorus 1
Amaj7
Amaj7

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B9sus4
B9sus4

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stop to ask
C#m7
C#m7
4

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And now you've found a break
Amaj7
Amaj7

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to make at last
F#m7
F#m7
2

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You've got to find a way
B9sus4
B9sus4

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Say what you want to say

Breakout
E
E

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A6
A6

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E
E

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A6
A6

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E
E

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A6
A6

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E

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A6
A6

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Verse 2
E
E

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A6
A6

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E
E

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A6
A6

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When si tuations never change
E
E

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A6
A6

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Tomo rrow looks unsure
C#m
C#m
4

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G#m
G#m
4

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F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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E
E

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A6
A6

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E
E

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A6
A6

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Don't leave your destiny to chance
E
E

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A6
A6

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E
E

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A6
A6

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What are you waiting for
E
E

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A6
A6

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C#m
C#m
4

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G#m
G#m
4

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The time has come to make your break
F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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E
E

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Breakout
Bb7#11
Bb7#11

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Don't
Chorus 2
Amaj7
Amaj7

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B9sus4
B9sus4

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stop to ask
C#m7
C#m7
4

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And now you've found a break
Amaj7
Amaj7

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to make at last
F#m7
F#m7
2

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You've got to find a way
B9sus4
B9sus4

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Say what you want to say
E
E

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Bb7#11
Bb7#11

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Breakout
Amaj7
Amaj7

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B9sus4
B9sus4

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Don't stop to ask
C#m7
C#m7
4

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And now you've found a break
Amaj7
Amaj7

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to make at last
F#m7
F#m7
2

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You've got to find a way
B9sus4
B9sus4

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Say what you want to say
E
E

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Breakout
Bridge 1
Am7
Am7

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D
D

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E
E

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Some people stop at nothing
Am7
Am7

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D
D

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E
E

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If you're searching for something
Am7
Am7

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Lay down the law, shout out for more
F#m7
F#m7
2

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B9sus4
B9sus4

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Breakout and shout, day in day out
E
E

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A6
A6

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And breakout
E
E

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A6
A6

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E
E

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A6
A6

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C#m
C#m
4

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G#m
G#m
4

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F#m
F#m
2

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B
B
2

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E
E

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Bb7#11
Bb7#11

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Don't
Chorus 3
Amaj7
Amaj7

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B9sus4
B9sus4

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stop to ask
C#m7
C#m7
4

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And now you've found a break
Amaj7
Amaj7

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to make at last
F#m7
F#m7
2

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You've got to find a way
B9sus4
B9sus4

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Say what you want to say
E
E

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C7#11
C7#11

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Chorus 4
Bmaj7
Bmaj7
2

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C#9sus4
C#9sus4
4

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Don't stop to ask
D#m7
D#m7
6

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And now you've found a break
Bmaj7
Bmaj7
2

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to make at last
G#m7
G#m7
4

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You've got to find a way
C#9sus4
C#9sus4
4

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D#m7
D#m7
6

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C7#11
C7#11

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(Don't...) Lay
Outro 1
Bmaj7
Bmaj7
2

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down the law, shout out for more
C#9sus4
C#9sus4
4

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D#m7
D#m7
6

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Breakout and shout, day in day out
Bmaj7
Bmaj7
2

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Ooh, breakout
G#m7
G#m7
4

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C#9sus4
C#9sus4
4

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Breakout
D#m7
D#m7
6

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Breakout
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • E

  • Amadd9

    5

  • D7

  • Eadd9

  • F#m7

    2

  • B9sus4

  • A6

  • C#m

    4

  • G#m

    4

  • F#m

    2

  • B

    2

  • Bb7#11

  • Amaj7

  • C#m7

    4

  • Am7

  • D

  • C7#11

  • Bmaj7

    2

  • C#9sus4

    4

  • D#m7

    6

  • G#m7

    4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Breakout by Swing Out Sister is E major.

The primary chords used in Breakout are E, Am, D, F#m, B, A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, Am, D, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Breakout is approximately 112 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Breakout using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Breakout. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Swing Out Sister.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Breakout to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Breakout by Swing Out Sister on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.