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when morning breaks chords by
Tom Paxton
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Key: Eb major
Intro 1
D
D

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Verse 1
F
F

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D
D

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When morning breaks, I'll be gone
F
F

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D
D

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G
G

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When morning breaks, I'll be gone
D
D

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F
F

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And where I go, I do not know

When morning breaks,
D
D

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I'll be gone
Verse 2
D
D

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F
F

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D
D

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The Captain read off my name
F
F

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D
D

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G
G

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The Captain read off my name
D
D

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The regiment is marching
F
F

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to war
D
D

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The Captain read off my name
Verse 3
D
D

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C
C

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D
D

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The drums are rolling for war
C
C

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D
D

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The drums are rolling for war
G
G

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C
C

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The lines are forming
D
D

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to wait for the morning
C
C

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To wait for the cruel cannon's roar
A
A

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Verse 4
D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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F
F

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D
D

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I'll breathe your name through the fire
F
F

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D

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G
G

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I'll breathe your name through the fire
D
D

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I'll breathe your name to bring
F
F

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me home again

I'll breathe your name

through the fire
D
D

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Verse 5

C
C

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D
D

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The drums are rolling for war
C
C

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D
D

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The drums are rolling for war
G
G

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C
C

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The lines are forming
D
D

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to wait for the morning
C
C

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To wait for the cruel cannon's roar
A
A

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Verse 6
D
D

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F
F

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D

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When morning breaks, I'll be gone

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Chords
  • D

  • F

  • G

  • C

  • A

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of when morning breaks by Tom Paxton is Eb major.

The primary chords used in when morning breaks are Eb, Gb, Ab, Db, Bb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Gb, Ab, Db, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of when morning breaks is approximately 125 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of when morning breaks 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 when morning breaks. 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 Tom Paxton.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add when morning breaks 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 when morning breaks by Tom Paxton on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.