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Breaking the Habit

Breaking the Habit addresses personal issues and internal struggles. Mike Shinoda wrote the song inspired by a close friend who was dealing with such difficulties. Initially, vocalist Chester Bennington was uncomfortable singing it due to its personal content and similarities to his own struggles, but eventually, the song became a significant part of the bands repertoire, resonating with many fans.

Key: Em

Introduction:  Em   C   Bm   Em   C   Bm  

      Em 
Memories consume
Like opening the wound

 C 
I don' t want to be the one
     C 
The battles always choose
     C 
Cuz inside I realize
      C 
That I' m the one confused

 Em                         C 
I don' t know what' s worth fighting for
    Bm 
Or why I have to scream
 Em                              C 
I don' t know why I instigate
    Bm 
And say what I don' t mean
 Em                          C 
I don' t know how I got this way
   Bm 
I know it' s not alright
        C             D 
So I' m breaking the habit
     C             D        Em 
I' m breaking the habit tonight

      Em 
Clutching my cure
I tightly lock the door

 C                Am 
I don' t want to be the one
     C 
The battles always choose
     C         Am 
Cuz inside I realize
      C 
That I' m the one confused

    Em                       C 
I don' t know what' s worth fighting for
    Bm 
Or why I have to scream
 Em                            C 
I don' t know why I instigate
     Bm 
And say what I don' t mean
   Em                C 
I don' t know how I got this way
      Bm 
I' ll never be alright
     C                 D 
So, I' m breaking the habit
     C             D       Em 
I' m breaking the habit tonight

  Em                        D9/F# 
I' ll paint it on the walls
 G                   Am 
Cuz I' m the one at fault
 Em                 D9/F# 
I' ll never fight again
 G                   Am 
And this is how it ends

    Em                       C 
I don' t know what' s worth fighting for
    Bm 
Or why I have to scream
     Em               C 
But now I have some clarity
    Bm 
to show you what I mean
   Em                C 
I don' t know how I got this way
      Bm 
I' ll never be alright
         C             D 
So, I' m breaking the habit
     C             D 
I' m breaking the habit
     C             D        Em 
I' m breaking the habit tonight