Is "Breakeven" 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 "Breakeven"?

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 "Breakeven" use?

Just 7 chords: Bb, Cm7, Ebmaj7, F, Fsus4, Gm, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Script songs work for kids?

Try "SUPERHEROES", "NOTHING", "FOR THE FIRST TIME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Breakeven

· by The Script

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Lyrics

I’m still a live (F)but I’m bare ly breath in’,

just (Gm)pray in’ to a God (F)that I don’t be lieve in.

’Cause (Gm)I got time (F)while she got free dom.

’Cause (Gm)when a heart breaks, (F)no, it don’t break e ven.

say Her best days will be some of my worst.

but no She fi n’lly met a na man that’s bleed gon na (Bb)put her (Cm7)first.

While (Gm)I’m wide a wake, (F)she’s no trou ble sleep

(Cm7)in’.

’Cause (Gm)when a heart breaks, (F)no, it don’t break e ven, e ven, no.

What am (Bb)I s’posed to do when the (F)best part of me (Gm7)was al ways you, and what am (Bb)I s’posed to say when I’m (F)all choked up (Gm7)that you’re o kay?

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

(Gm7)es,

yeah,

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

(Gm7)es.

They say Her best things hap pen for a rea son,

but no She fi n’lly met a na man that’s bleed gon na (Bb)put her (Cm7)first.

’Cause (Gm)she’s moved a on (F)while I’m still griev in’,

(Cm7)in’.

and (Gm)when a heart breaks, (F)no, it don’t break e ven, e ven, no.

What am (Bb)I gon na do when the (F)best part of me (Gm7)was al ways you, and what am (Bb)I s’posed to say when I’m (F)all choked up (Gm7)that you’re o kay?

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

(Gm7)es,

yeah,

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

(Gm7)es.

They (Gm7)es,

(Gm7)yeah.

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

es,

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

(Gm7)es.

Oh, you’ve got (Gm)his heart and my (F)heart and none of the pain.

(Bb)You took your suit (Ebmaj7)case; I took the blame.

Now I’m (Gm)try’n’ to make sense (F)of what lit tle re mains,

(Ebmaj7)oh.

’Cause you left me with no love and no love to my name.

I’m still a live (F)but I’m bare ly breath in’,

just (Gm)pray in’ to a God (F)that I don’t be lieve in.

’Cause (Gm)I got time (F)while she got free dom.

’Cause (Gm)when a heart breaks, (F)no, it don’t break, (Bb)no, it don’t break, no, it (Cm7)don’t break e ven.

What am (Bb)I gon na do when the (F)best part of me (Gm7)was al ways you, and what am (Bb)I s’posed to say when I’m (F)all choked up (Gm7)that you’re o kay?

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

(Gm7)es,

yeah,

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

(Gm7)es,

(Gm7)yeah.

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

es,

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec es.

(Gm7)Oh, it don’t break (Ebmaj7)e (Bb)ven, no.

Breakeven by The Script — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Breakeven” by The Script 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 Eb at 95 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 "Breakeven" 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 "Breakeven"?: 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 "Breakeven" use?: Just 7 chords: Bb, Cm7, Ebmaj7, F, Fsus4, Gm, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Script songs work for kids?: Try "SUPERHEROES", "NOTHING", "FOR THE FIRST TIME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.