Is "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" 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 Up Is Hard To Do"?

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 "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" use?

Just 22 chords: A7, Ab7, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bm7, C, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Neil Sedaka songs work for kids?

Try "THE HUNGRY YEARS", "BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO", "LAUGHTER IN THE RAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

· by Neil Sedaka

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Lyrics

You (F)tell me that you’re (Ab7)leav ing, I can’t be lieve it’s (C7)true.

girl, there’s just no (Dm7)liv ing with out (Gm7)you.

Don’t take your (F)love

a way from (C7)me,

don’t you (Dm7)leave my heart in (Gm7)mis er (C7)y.

If you (Bm7)go, (A7)then (Dm7)I’ll be (G7)blue.

(Gm7)break ing (Am7)up is (Bb)hard (Gm7)to do.

Re mem ber (F)when

you (Gm7)held me (C7)tight

and you (Dm7)kissed me all (Gm7)through the (C7)night?

Think of (Bm7)all (A7)that (Dm7)we’ve been through,

(Gm7)break ing (Am7)up is (Bb)hard to (F)do.

They say that break ing (Fm7)up

(Bb7)is

(Fm7)hard to (Bb7)do.

Now I know, I know that it’s (Ab7)true.

Don’t (Ab7)say that (Ebm7)this is the end.

In stead of break ing up I wish that (C7)we were mak ing up a gain, (Db7)we were mak ing up a gain.

I beg of (F)you,

don’t say good bye.

Can’t we (Dm7)give our love a brand new (C9)try?

Yeah,

come on, (B)babe,

let’s start a (Gm7)new, ’cause break ing (Am7)up is (Bb6)hard (C9)to do.

(CN.C.)Don’t take your (F)love

a way from (C7)me,

don’t you (Dm7)leave my heart in (Gm7)mis er (C7)y.

If you (Bm7)go, (A7)then (Dm7)I’ll be (G7)blue.

(Gm7)break ing (Am7)up is (Bb)hard (Gm7)to do.

Re mem ber (F)when

you (Gm7)held me (C7)tight

and you (Dm7)kissed me all (Gm7)through the (C7)night?

Think of (Bm7)all (A7)that (Dm7)we’ve been through,

(Gm7)break ing (Am7)up is (Bb)hard to (F)do.

They say that break ing (Fm7)up

(Bb7)is

(Fm7)hard to (Bb7)do.

Now I know, I know that it’s (Ab7)true.

Don’t (Ab7)say that (Ebm7)this is the end.

In stead of break ing up I wish that (C7)we were mak ing up a gain, (Db7)we were mak ing up a gain.

I beg of (F)you,

don’t say good bye.

Can’t we (Dm7)give our love a brand new (C9)try?

Yeah,

come on, (B)babe,

let’s start a (Gm7)new, ’cause break ing (Am7)up is (Bb6)hard (C9)to do.

(CN.C.)Don’t take your break ing (Am7)up is (Bb6)hard (C7)to do,

’cause (Gm7)break ing (Gm9)up is (C9)hard

(C7)to

(F)do.

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do by Neil Sedaka — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” by Neil Sedaka 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 Bb at 80 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 "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" 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 Up Is Hard To Do"?: 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 "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" use?: Just 22 chords: A7, Ab7, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bm7, C, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Neil Sedaka songs work for kids?: Try "THE HUNGRY YEARS", "BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO", "LAUGHTER IN THE RAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.