Breaking Free Guitar Chords
“Breaking Free” is a song from the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical. It is sung by Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) and Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens) during the film’s climax when they participate in the callbacks for the school musical. In-universe, the duet is written and composed by Kelsi Nielsen for the second act of the Twinkle Towne musical.
Intro:
[Cm] [F] [Ab]
Chorus:
We’re [Cm]soaring
[F]flying
[Ab]There’s not a star in [Eb]heaven that we [Bb]can’t [Cm]reach
if we’re [F]trying
so we’re [Ab]breaking free [Eb]
Verse:
[Cm] You know the world can [F]see us
[Ab] in a way that’s
d[Eb]ifferent than wh[Bb]o we are[Cm]
Creating space [F]between us
’till [Ab]we’re separate hearts [Eb] [Bb]
[Ab]But your faith
it [F7]gives me strength
[Ab]strength to [Eb]believe
we’re breaking free
Chorus:
We’re [Cm]soaring
[F]flying
[Ab]There’s not a star in h[Eb]
eaven that we[Bb] can’t rea[Cm]ch
if we’re [F]trying
yeah we’re [Ab]breaking free
oh we’re breaking free, oooh
Verse:
[Cm] Can you feel it [F]building?
[Ab] like a wave the [Eb]ocean just [Bb]can’t control
[Cm] connected by a [F]feeling
oooh in our [Ab]very souls [Eb] [Bb]
[Ab]Rising ’till it [Ab7]lifts us up
so [Ab]everyone can see [Ab]
we’re breaking free
Chorus:
We’re [Cm]soaring
[F]flying
[Ab]There’s not a star in h[Eb]
eaven that we[Bb] can’t rea[Cm]ch
if [F]we’re trying
yeah we’re [Ab]breaking free
oh we’re [Ab]breaking free, oooh
[Cm]Running
[F]climbing
to [Ab]get to the place
to [Eb]be all that [Bb]we can [Cm]be
now’s the [F]time
so were break[Ab]ing free
-we’re breaking free- o[Eb]oh ye[Bb]ah
Bridge:
[Ab] More than hope, more than faith
[F7] This is truth this is fate
[Ab] And together we see it coming
[Ab] More than you, more than me
[F7] Not a want but a need
[Ab] Both of us breaking free
Chorus:
[Dm]Soaring
[G]flying
[Bb]There’s not a star in [F]h
eaven that [C]we can’t [Dm]reach
If were [G]trying
yeah, we’re [Bb]breaking free, breaking free
We’re [Dm]running
oooh [G]climbing
to [Bb]get to the place to [F]be all that [C]we can [Dm]be
Now’s the [G]time
so we’re [Bb]breaking free
Outro:
[Dm] You know the world [G]can see us
[Bb] in a way that’s d[F]
different than w[C]ho we[Bbmaj9] are
Breaking Free Song Details
The song is about Troy and Gabriella breaking free from the expectations of others and pursuing their dreams. They sing about how they are stronger together and how they can achieve anything they set their minds to. The song is a powerful anthem of self-affirmation and empowerment.
“Breaking Free” was a commercial success, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming certified gold by the RIAA. It is the highest-charting song from the High School Musical franchise.
“Breaking Free” has become a classic pop song and a cultural touchstone. Numerous artists have covered it, and it has been featured in many films and television shows. The song is also a popular choice for karaoke and dance recitals.
