Thats The Breaks chords - George Strait Chords

How to Play "Thats The Breaks" Guitar chords

[Intro]
A  B7  E  E stop
 
[Verse]
              E
   Well that's just great
                A
   Just what I needed
  B7
   The icing on that cake
           E       B7
   You're leavin'
          E
   But I give up
                A
   Throw up my hands
            F#m
   There's nothing I can say or do
         B7
   I've done all that I can
 
[Chorus]
                A
   That's the breaks
                G#m    C#m

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   The way the cookie crumbles
         A           B7                E   D Em F#m  Em F#m E/G
   What goes around comes around they say
                A
   That's the breaks
                     G#m    C#m
   The way that ol' cookie crumbles
                 A
   And what's been comin' round
               B7        A
   Ain't been goin' my way
 
[Instrumental]
A B7 E E
 
[Verse]
             E
   Well surprise me
                       A
   Tell me something new
           B7
   I know leavin's what I got
                E    B7
   Comin' from you
            E
   And I'm sorry
               A
   You know I am
           F#m
   But one way or another I'll come through
      B7
   In one piece once again
 
[Outro]
C#m            A
      What's been coming 'round
                  B7       E
      Ain't been going my way
       A     B7         E
      That's the breaks






How to play "That's The Breaks" by George Strait on guitar

Introduction:
- Chords: A, B7, E (halt)
- To create an upbeat vibe, strumming down and up continuously is a good idea.
Make sure the chords transition smoothly.

Verse 1:
- Chords: E, A, B7, E, B7, A, F#m, B7.
- Strumming: Stick with the down-up pattern. Maintain a consistent rhythm by
emphasizing down strums on the beat.
- Nuances: Pay attention to the transitions from E to A, as well as F#m to B7.
Practice these transitions to preserve the verse's flow.

Chorus:
- Chords: A, G#m, C#m, A, B7, E, D, Em, F#m, Em, F#m, E/G#.
- Strumming: Use the same technique as in the verse. To draw attention to the chorus,
put more focus on the down strums.
- Transitions: Verify that A, G#m, and C#m all have seamless transitions.
This will keep the emotional impact of the music constant.

Instrumental:
Chords: A, B7, E, E.
- Strumming: Maintain the same pattern and ensure a smooth transition between portions.

Verse 2: - Chords: E, A, B7, E, B7, A, F#m, B7.
- Strumming: Stick with the down-up strumming pattern. To keep the introspective
mood of the tune, emphasize the down strums.
- Smooth chord changes are crucial for maintaining a natural flow in verses.

Outro:
- Chords: C#m, A, B7, E, A, B7,
- Strumming: End with a steady down-up pattern, gradually slowing down to
complete the tune.

To generate contrast, play the chorus with higher intensity than the lyrics.
- Practice slowly to learn chord transitions, then gradually increase pace to match
the song's tempo.

Common Mistakes: - Smooth chord transitions, particularly between
E and A and F#m and B7.
- Strumming: Avoid hurrying through the strumming pattern.
Maintain consistency for the song's rhythm.

George Strait's "That's The Breaks" is an energetic song that explores the ups and
downs of life and relationships. The lyrics emphasize perseverance in the face of difficulties.

George Strait, dubbed the "King of Country," has had a huge influence on the genre.
He is a beloved and prominent personality in country music, with multiple hit
songs and a decades-long career.