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Hate To See Your Heart Break

· by Paramore

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Lyrics

(F)There

is not a sin gle (Dm7)word

to in the whole aren’t (F)world

that could de scribe the (Dm7)hurt:

the dull est knife just (Bbmaj13)saw ing back and forth and rip ping through the (C)soft est skin there ev er was.

How were you to (Bbmaj7)know?

Oh, how were you to (Csus)know?

oh, oh?

And (F)I,

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (F)heart break.

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (Bbmaj13)eyes get dark er as they close, but I’ve been there be fore.

And (F)I,

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (F)heart break.

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (Bbmaj13)eyes get dark er as they close, but I’ve been there be fore.

(F)Love

is hap pens all the (Dm7)time

to peo ple who aren’t (F)kind,

and he roes who are (Dm7)blind.

Ex pect ing per fect, (Bbmaj13)script ed mov ie scenes but once in awk ward (C)si lence, mys ter y.

er was.

How were you to (Bbmaj7)know?

Oh, how were you to (Csus)know, oh, oh?

And (F)I,

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (F)heart break.

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (Bbmaj13)eyes get dark er as they close, but I’ve been there be fore.

And (F)I,

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (F)heart break.

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (Bbmaj13)eyes get dark er as they close, but I’ve been there be fore.

For all the (F)air that’s in your (C)lungs,

for all the (F)joy that is to (C)come, for all the things that (Bb6/9)you’re a (C)live to (Bbmaj7)feel, just (Bb6)let the pain re (Csus)mind you (C)hearts can (C7)heal.

Oh, how were you to (C)know?

were you to know?) Oh, how were you to (Csus)know?

And

Hate To See Your Heart Break by Paramore — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hate To See Your Heart Break” by Paramore 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 104 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 "Hate To See Your Heart Break" 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 "Hate To See Your Heart Break"?: 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 "Hate To See Your Heart Break" use?: Just 13 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj, Bbmaj7, C, C7, Csus4, Dm7, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Paramore songs work for kids?: Try "CRAZY GIRLS", "AIN'T IT FUN", "DAYDREAMING". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.