Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Break Up” by Jerry Lee Lewis.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Jerry Lee’s Greatest! (1961)
Jerry Lee Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis (1935-2022) was a pianist, singer, and songwriter from Ferriday, Louisiana, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of rock and roll and rockabilly. He started recording at Sun Records in Memphis in the mid-1950s, scoring massive hits with his ferocious, flamboyant piano style. Later in his career he found a second audience as a country artist, and he recorded gospel material as well.
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Good to know
What key is "Break Up" in?
"Break Up" by Jerry Lee Lewis is in C major.
What is the tempo of "Break Up"?
"Break Up" plays at around 167 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Break Up"?
The core progression is Em, E♭m, Dm, G7, C, and Dm7, built around the C major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Break Up"?
The recording features electric guitar, drums, bass, piano, and vocals.
Can I get "Break Up" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Break Up" by Jerry Lee Lewis, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Break Up" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"Break Up" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 167 BPM in C major with 11 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Break Up" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Break Up" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Break Up" on?
"Break Up" appears on Jerry Lee’s Greatest! (1961).
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