Is "Breakout" 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 "Breakout"?

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 "Breakout" use?

Just 13 chords: A, Apow, Asus2, B, Bpow, Bsus4, C, C#m, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Miley Cyrus songs work for kids?

Try "I THOUGHT I LOST YOU", "7 THINGS", "THESE FOUR WALLS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Breakout

· by Miley Cyrus

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Lyrics

Ev ’ry (CN.C.)week’s the same; stuck in school’s so lame.

My par ents say that I’m la zy; get tin’ up at eight a.

m.’s cra zy!

Tired of be in’ told what to do; so un fair, so un cool.

The day’s too long,

and I’m (C#m)hold ing on

till I hear the bell ring,

’cause that’s the (Asus2)time when we’re gon na, time when we’re gon na (E5)break out; let the (B)par ty start.

We’re gon na (Asus2)stay out, gon na (B)break some hearts.

We’re gon na (E5)dance till the dance floor (B)falls a part.

Uh oh, all (B)o ver a gain.

We’re gon na (E5)wake up ev ’ry (B)one we know.

We’re gon na (Asus2)have some fun, gon na (B)lose con trol.

It (B)feels so (E)good

to (E)let (Asus2)go, oh, oh.

(Go, oh, oh.) Hang in’ out’s just some thing we like to do; my friends and the mess we get in to.

These are the les sons that we choose, not a book full of things we’ll nev er use.

(Go, oh, oh.)

Wish it would nev er end,

(A)spend in’ time with my friends.

Oh, with my friends.

(CN.C.)Break out; let the par ty start.

We’re gon na stay out, gon na break some hearts.

We’re gon na (E5)dance till the dance floor (B)falls a part.

Uh oh, all (B)o ver a gain.

We’re gon na (E5)wake up ev ’ry (B)one we know.

We’re gon na (Asus2)have some fun, gon na (B)lose con trol.

It (B)feels so (E)good

to (E)let (Asus2)go.

(E5)Break out; let the (B)par ty start.

We’re gon na (Asus2)stay out, gon na (B)break some hearts.

We’re gon na (E5)dance till the dance floor (B)falls a part.

Uh oh, all (B)o ver a gain.

We’re gon na (E5)wake up ev ’ry (B)one we know.

We’re gon na (Asus2)have some fun, gon na (B)lose con trol.

It (B)feels so (E)good

to (E)let (Asus2)go.

(E5)Break out; let the (B)par ty start.

We’re gon na (Asus2)stay out, gon na (B)break some hearts.

We’re gon na (Asus2)go, oh, oh.

(Go, oh, oh.)

Breakout by Miley Cyrus — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Breakout” by Miley Cyrus 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 E at 163 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 "Breakout" 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 "Breakout"?: 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 "Breakout" use?: Just 13 chords: A, Apow, Asus2, B, Bpow, Bsus4, C, C#m, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Miley Cyrus songs work for kids?: Try "I THOUGHT I LOST YOU", "7 THINGS", "THESE FOUR WALLS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.