Is "Break My Stride" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Break My Stride"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Break My Stride" use?

Just 16 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bm7, C, C7, D, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Break My Stride

· by Matthew Wilder

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Lyrics

You’re on Last road night I had the (Bb)strang est dream.

I sailed a way to Chi na, in a lit tle row boat to find ya.

And you said you had to get your (Bb)laun dry clean.

Did n’t want no one to hold you, (C)what does (Dm)that (C7)mean?

And you said: “Ain’t noth ing gon na (Bb)break my (C)stride.

No bod y gon na (Dm)slow (C)me (Gm7)down, oh no, I got to keep on (Am7)mov ing.

Ain’t noth ing gon na (Bb)break a my (C)stride.

I’m run ning and I (Dm)won’t (C)touch (Gm7)ground.

oh no, I got to keep on (Am7)mov ing.” You’re on Last road night I had the (Bb)pray you’ll last.

The road be hind was rock y but a now tle you’re feel ing cock y.

And You look at me to and you (Bb)see your past.

Is n’t that the rea son why you’re (C)run ning (Dm)so (C7)fast?

And she said: “Ain’t noth ing gon na (Bb)break my (C)stride.

No bod y gon na (Dm)slow (C)me (Gm7)down, oh no, I got to keep on (Am7)mov ing.

Ain’t noth ing gon na (Bb)break a my (C)stride.

I’m run ning and I (Dm)won’t (C)touch (Gm7)ground.

oh no, I got to keep on (Am7)mov ing.” got to keep on (Am7)mov ing.”

Nev er let an oth er girl like you work me o ver.

Nev er let an oth er girl like you drag me un der.

If I meet an oth er girl like you I will tell her, nev er want an oth er girl like you (D)have to say, oh!

Ain’t noth ing gon na (C)break a my (D)stride.

No bod y gon na (Em)slow (D)me (Am7)down, oh no, I got to keep on (Bm7)mov ing.

Ain’t noth ing gon na (C)break my (D)stride.

I’m run ning and I (Em)won’t (D)touch (Am7)ground.

oh no, I got to keep on (Bm7)mov ing.

Ain’t noth ing gon na (C)break a my (D)stride.

No bod y gon na (Em)slow (D)me (Am7)down, oh no, I got to keep on (Bm7)mov ing.

Ain’t noth ing gon na (C)break my (D)stride.

I’m run ning and I (Em)won’t (D)touch (Am7)ground.

oh no, I got to keep on (Bm7)mov ing.

Break My Stride by Matthew Wilder — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Break My Stride” by Matthew Wilder in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Ab at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Break My Stride" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Break My Stride"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Break My Stride" use?: Just 16 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bm7, C, C7, D, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.