Breakable

· by Ingrid Michaelson

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Breakable

Ingrid Michaelson130 BPM

Lyrics

(C5)Ah.

Have you ev er (C5)thought a bout

to (C5)what pro tects our (C5)hearts?

Just a cage of (C5)rib bones

and (C5)oth er var i ous parts.

So it’s fair ly (C5)sim a ple

to (C5)cut right through the (C5)mess

and to stop the (C5)mus cle

that (C5)makes us var i con fess.

And we are so (C5)frag ile,

and our crack ing bones make (C5)noise, and we are just (Dm7)break a ble, (C)break a ble, (F5)break a ble girls and boys.

And you fas ten my seat belt

be (C5)cause it (C5)is the (C5)law.

In your two ton death trap, I (C5)fi nal ly (C5)(Fi saw nal ly saw.)

(C5)a piece of love in your face

that (C5)bathed me (C5)in re (C5)gret.

Then you drove me to (C5)plac es I’ll

(C5)nev get.

er for get.)

And we are so (C5)frag ile,

and our crack ing bones make (C5)noise, and we are just (Dm7)break a ble, (C)break a ble, (F5)break a ble girls,

(Dm7)break a ble, (C)break a ble, (F5)break a ble (C5)girls, (Dm7)break a ble, break a ble break a ble (C5)girls and boys.

Breakable by Ingrid Michaelson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Breakable” by Ingrid Michaelson 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 C at 150 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 "Breakable" 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 "Breakable"?: 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 "Breakable" use?: Just 4 chords: C, Cpow, Dm7, Fpow. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Ingrid Michaelson songs work for kids?: Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.