Breaking The Girl

by Red Hot Chili Peppers

🎹 Loading song
Preparing player…
1
Play in Full ModesMore Songs for Kids

Lyrics

(G)I

am a (Bb)man

(C)cut from

the (G)know.

Rare

ly do (Bb)friends

(C)come and

then (G)go.

She

was a (Bb)girl,

(C)soft

but es (Gm)tranged.

(G)We

were the (Bb)two,

our (C)lives

re ar (G)ranged.

Feel ing so (F)good

when that (Gm)day.

A feel ing of (F)love

had that (Ebmaj7)day.

(Gm)Twist ing and (D7)turn ing, your (Gm)feel ings are (Csus)burn ing, you’re (D7)break ing the girl.

(Gm)She

(Am)meant

(Gm)you

(F)no

(Ebmaj7)harm.

(Gm)Think you’re so (D7)clev er, but (Gm)now you must (F)sev er; you’re (D7)break ing the girl.

(Gm)He

(Am)loves

(Gm)no

(F)one

(Ebmaj7)else.

(G)Raised

by my (Bb)dad,

(C)girl of

the (G)day.

He

was my (Bb)man.

(C)That was

the (G)way.

She

was the (Bb)girl

(C)left

but a (Gm)lone,

(G)feel

ing the (Bb)need

to (C)make

me her (G)home.

I don’t know (F)what

when or (Gm)why.

The twi light of (F)love

had ar (Ebmaj7)rived.

(Gm)Twist ing and (D7)turn ing, your (Gm)feel ings are (Csus)burn ing, you’re (D7)break ing the girl.

(Gm)She (Am)meant

(Gm)you (F)no

(Ebmaj7)harm.

(Gm)Think you’re so (D7)clev er, but (Gm)now you must (F)sev er; you’re (D7)break ing the girl.

(Gm)He (Am)loves

(Gm)no (F)one

(Ebmaj7)else.

(Ebmaj7)else.

Breaking The Girl by Red Hot Chili Peppers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Breaking The Girl by Red Hot Chili Peppers 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 G at 150 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Breaking The Girl" 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 "Breaking The Girl"?
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.
What other Red Hot Chili Peppers songs work for kids?
Try "UNDER THE BRIDGE", "MY FRIENDS", "DANI CALIFORNIA". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.