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Wrecking Ball

"Wrecking Ball" is a popular song by American singer Miley Cyrus in the key of B? major. It was released as the second single from her fourth studio album "Bangerz" in 2013. The song was written by MoZella, Stephan Moccio, Sacha Skarbek, Lukasz Gottwald, and Maureen McDonald. Produced by Dr. Luke, it is known for its emotional lyrics and powerful vocals. The music video for "Wrecking Ball" generated significant attention, featuring Cyrus swinging on a wrecking ball and becoming a cultural phenomenon. The melody of the song is characterized by soaring vocal runs and a climactic chorus, showcasing Cyrus' versatility as a singer.
b e b e b d b d d f# e
We clawed, we chained, our hearts in vain
f# e f# g e
We jumped, never asking why
b e b e b d b d d f# e
We kissed, I fell under your spell
f# e f# g e
A love no one could deny
e e e d b e e e d b
Don’t you ever say I just walked away
d d d c b g
I will always want you
e e e d b e e e d b
I can’t live a lie, running for my life
d d d c b g
I will always want you

Refrão:
c c c c c c b b
I came in like a wrecking ball
g c b a g c b b
I never hit so hard in love
g g c b a g c b b
All I wanted was to break your walls
g g c b a g c b a c
All you ever did was break me
g g g c b a c
Yeah you, you wreck me

b e b e b d b d d f# e
I put you high up in the sky
f# e f# g e
And now, you’re not coming down
b e b e b d b d d f# e
It slowly turned, you let me burn
f# e f# g e
And now, we’re ashes on the ground

e e e d b e e e d b
Don’t you ever say I just walked away
d d d c b g
I will always want you
e e e d b e e e d b
I can’t live a lie, running for my life
d d d c b g
I will always want you

Refrão:
c c c c c c b b
I came in like a wrecking ball
g c b a g c b b
I never hit so hard in love
g g c b a g c b b
All I wanted was to break your walls
g g c b a g c b a c
All you ever did was break me
g g g c b a c
Yeah you, you wreck me

g g g g g c b b
I never meant to start a war
g g g g g g c b b
I just wanted you to let me in
g g g g c b b
And instead of using force
g g g g g c b b
I guess I should’ve let you in
g g g g g c b b
I never meant to start a war
g g g g g g c b b
I just wanted you to let me in
g g g g g c b b
I guess I should’ve let you in

e e e d b e e e d b
Don’t you ever say I just walked away
d d d c b g
I will always want you

Refrão:
c c c c c c b b
I came in like a wrecking ball
g c b a g c b b
I never hit so hard in love
g g c b a g c b b
All I wanted was to break your walls
g g c b a g c b a c
All you ever did was break me
c c c c c c b b
I came in like a wrecking ball
g c b a g c b b
I never hit so hard in love
g g c b a g c b b
All I wanted was to break your walls
g g c b a g c b a c
All you ever did was break me
g g g c b a c
Yeah you, you wreck me
g g g c b a c
Yeah you, you wreck me