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Break Up In The End Cole Swindell

How to Play on Guitar

The original version of "Break Up In The End" is a contemporary country ballad, typically performed with acoustic guitar accompaniment. The mood is gentle and emotional, relying on clear chord changes and a steady rhythm.

Chords:
C, G, Am, F are the basic open chords used throughout. These are beginner-friendly shapes, so practice switching smoothly between them.

Strumming Pattern:
Try a relaxed down-down-up-up-down-up (D-D-U-U-D-U) pattern for each chord. For verses, play softly; bring out a little more volume in the chorus for emotional impact.

Chord Transitions:
Practice moving from C to G, and G to Am, as these are frequent changes. For F, use the simplified "mini barre" version (xx3211) if full barre is difficult. Take extra time to practice the F to C switch, as it can trip up beginners.

Techniques:
Keep your strumming hand loose for a natural, flowing sound. Let chords ring out, especially at the end of lines. In instrumental sections, you can play single downstrokes for a softer feel, or light fingerpicking.

Tips:
Count the beats (most chords get one or two measures). Listen to the original to match the dynamics and pacing. Singing along will help with timing.

With practice, this song is a great exercise in smooth chord changes and expressive, steady strumming!

C

G

Am

F

Intro

C G Am Am

C G C G

Verse 1

I stillC walk in thatG bar a littleAm drunk

I stillF ask you what you'reC drinkin' what's yourG name

I stillC kiss you by theG shuffleboard, lastAm call at two aF m

EvenC though, we breakG up in theC end

Verse 2

I'll introduce you toG my mom andAm dad

Say "IF think I love her"C when you leave thatG room

I'd stillC not take their adG vice, when IAm say you're movingF in

EvenC though, we breakG up in theC end

Chorus

AndAm even if IG knew you'd be theC one that got aF way

I'd still go back andC getG you

Am Even if IG knew you'd be myC best and worst misF take

Oh I'd still make itC withG you

C Over andG over, aAm gain and aF gain

EvenC though, we breakG up in theC end

Verse 3

I'd still play my favoriteG song in yourAm car

Let youF love me to it 'C til it felt likeG ours

NowC all I hear isG you in it, butAm I'd still let youF ruin it

EvenC though, we breakG up in theC end

Chorus

AndAm even if IG knew you'd be theC one that got aF way

I'd still go back andC getG you

AndAm even if IG knew you'd be myC best and worst misF take

Girl I'd still make itC withG you

C Over andG over, aAm gain and aF gain

EvenC though, we breakG up in theC end

Instrumental

C Am C G Am

C G C G Am

F C G C

Verse 4

You've just had one tooG many toAm night

You're justF calling 'cause you'reC lonely that's oG kay

But youC know if you comeG over, IAm cannot not let youF in

EvenC though, we'll breakG up in theC end

Outro

I'd do it over andG over, aAm gain and aF gain

EvenC though we breakG up in theC end