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Breaking The Habit Chords

“Breaking The Habit” by Linkin Park guitar chords: in the key of C with the chords C, Em, Bm and D. It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:CEmBmDAmDadd9/F#G

Chords for Breaking The Habit

Key: CBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
C
3
90
 Memories consume
 Like opening the wound
 I\'m picking me apart again
 You all assume
 I\'m safe here in my room
 Unless I try to start again
CI don\'t want to be the one
 TheCbattles always choose
 CuzCinside I realize
 ThatCI\'m the one confused
EmI dont know whats worthCfighting for
 OrBmwhy I have to scream
EmI don\'t know why I instigateC 
BmAnd say what I don\'t mean
EmI don\'t know how I gotCthis way
 IBmknow it\'s not alright
 So I\'mCbreaking theDhabit
 I\'mCbreaking theDhabitEmtonight
 (Play Em Throughout Verse)
 Clutching my cure
 I tightly lock the door
 I try to catch my breath again
 I heard much more
 Than anytime before
 I have no options left again
CI don\'t want toAmbe the one
 TheCbattles always choose
 CuzCinside IAmrealize
 ThatCI\'m the one confused
 IEmdon\'t know what\'s worthCfighting for
 OrBmwhy I have to scream
EmI don\'t know why I instigateC 
 AndBmsay what I don\'t mean
 IEmdon\'t know how ICgot this way
 I\'llBmnever be alright
 So,CI\'m breaking theDhabit
 I\'mCbreaking theDhabitEmtonight
EmI\'ll paint it on theDadd9/F#walls
GCuz I\'m the one atAmfault
EmI\'ll never fightDadd9/F#again
GAnd this is how itAmends
 IEmdon\'t know what\'s worthCfighting for
 OrBmwhy I have to scream
 ButEmnow I have someCclarity
 toBmshow you what I mean
 IEmdon\'t know how ICgot this way
 I\'llBmnever be alright
 So, I\'mCbreaking theDhabit
 I\'mCbreaking theDhabit
 I\'mCbreaking theDhabitEmtonight
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About Breaking The Habit

“Breaking The Habit” by Linkin Park is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 7 chords — C, Em, Bm, D, Am, Dadd9/F# and G — with the progression centred on C, Em and Bm. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Breaking The Habit — FAQ

What key is “Breaking The Habit” in?

“Breaking The Habit” by Linkin Park is in the key of C. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Breaking The Habit”?

“Breaking The Habit” uses 7 chords: C, Em, Bm, D, Am, Dadd9/F# and G.

Is “Breaking The Habit” easy to play on guitar?

“Breaking The Habit” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Breaking The Habit”?

“Breaking The Habit” is performed by Linkin Park.