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Break away

"Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson is originally in the key of C major. The song was released in 2004 as the lead single from her second album, also titled "Breakaway." It was written by Avril Lavigne, Bridget Benenate, and Matthew Gerrard. Clarkson, who is known for winning the first season of American Idol, performed the song, which became a significant hit, reaching the top 10 in multiple countries. An interesting trivia about "Breakaway" is that it was initially intended for Lavigne's debut album but was later passed on to Clarkson. The melody is uplifting and anthemic, with a mix of mellow verses and a powerful, soaring chorus that emphasizes themes of self-empowerment and personal growth.
Break away - Kelly Clarkson

g g g a a g
Grew up in a small town
b b b a a g
And when the rain would fall down
e g a g a e d
I'd just stare out my window
g g g a a g
Dreamin' of what could be
b b b a a g
And if I'd end up happy
g a g
I would pray

g g g a a g
Trying hard to reach out
b b b a a g
But , when I tried to speak out
e g a g a e d
Felt like no one could hear me
g g g a a g
Wanted to belong here
b b b a a g
But something felt so wrong here
g a g
So I'd pray
d e g a a g
I could break away

c c c c g g a g a g
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
a a a a e d c c c c
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
c d e c d e c d e
And I'll make a wish , take a chance , make a change
c e d c
And break away
c c c c g g a g a g
Out of the darkness and into the sun
a a a a e d c c c c
But , I won't forget all the ones that I love
c d e c d e c d e
I'll take a risk , take a chance , make a change
c e d c
And break away

g g g a a g
Wanna feel the warm breeze
b b b a a g
Sleep under a palm tree
e g a g a e d
Feel the rush of the ocean
g g g a a g
Get onboard a fast train
b b b a a g g a g
Travel on a jetplane , far away
g e g a a g
And break away

c c c c g g a g a g
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
a a a a e d c c c c
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
c d e c d e c d e
And I'll make a wish , take a chance , make a change
c e d c
And break away
c c c c g g a g a g
Out of the darkness and into the sun
a a a a e d c c c c
But , I won't forget all the ones that I love
c d e c d e c d e
I'll take a risk , take a chance , make a change
c e d c
And break away

e g g g g g d
Buildings with a hundred floors
e g g g g g d
Swinging round revolving doors
e g g g g g e a g e
Maybe I don't know where they'll take me
e g g g g g d g g d
But , gotta keep moving on , moving on
f e d e e d c
Fly away , break away

c c c c g g a g a g
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
a a a a e d c c c c
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
c d e c d e c d e
And I'll make a wish , take a chance , make a change
c e d c
And break away
c c c c g g a g a g
Out of the darkness and into the sun
a a a a e d c c c c
But , I won't forget all the ones that I love
c d e c d e c d e
I'll take a risk , take a chance , make a change
c e d c
And break away
c e d c
And break away