Is "Nothing Breaks Like A Heart" 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 "Nothing Breaks Like A Heart"?

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 "Nothing Breaks Like A Heart" use?

Just 6 chords: Bb, Cm, Cm6, Eb, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.

What other Mark Ronson songs work for kids?

Try "UPTOWN FUNK", "Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)", "Uptown Funk! (feat. Bruno Mars)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Nothing Breaks Like A Heart

· by Mark Ronson

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Lyrics

This (Eb)world can hurt you.

It (Cm6)cuts you deep and leaves a (Bb)scar.

(F)Things fall a (Gm)part, but noth in’ (Gm)breaks like a (Gm)heart.

Yeah, noth in’ breaks like a heart.

I heard you on the phone last night.

We (F)live and die by pret ty lies, you (Gm)know it.

We both know it.

These sil ver bul let cig a rettes this (F)burn in’ house, there’s noth in’ left.

It’s (Gm)smok in’,

we both know it.

We got all night to fall in love, but (F)just like that we fall a part.

We’re (Gm)bro ken,

we’re bro ken.

Mmm, well, noth in’, noth in’, noth in’ gon’ save us now.

Well, there’s (Eb)bro ken si lence by (Cm)thun der crash ing in the (Gm)dark.

(Crash in the dark.)

And this (Eb)bro ken rec ord spin (Cm)end less cir cles in the (Gm)bar.

(Spin ’round in the bar.)

This (Eb)world can hurt you.

It (Cm)cuts you deep and leaves a (Gm)scar.

(F)Things fall a (Bb)part, but noth in’ breaks like a (Eb)heart.

Mmm,

noth in’ breaks like a (Gm)heart.

We’ll leave each oth er cold as ice and (F)high and dry.

The des ert wind is (Gm)blow in’,

is blow in’.

Re mem ber what you said to me?

We were (F)drunk in love in Ten nes see and I (Gm)hold it,

we both know it.

Mmm, there’s noth in’, noth in’, noth in’ gon’ save us now.

Noth in’, noth in’, noth in’ gon’ save us now.

Well, there’s (Gm)heart.

Noth in’ breaks (F)like a (Eb)heart.

Mmm,

noth in’ breaks like a (Gm)heart.

And noth in’, noth in’, noth in’ gon’ save us now.

Noth in’, noth in’, noth in’ gon’ save us now.

Mmm, there’s (Eb)bro ken si lence by (Cm)thun der crash ing in the (Gm)dark.

(Crash in the dark.)

And this (Eb)bro ken rec ord spin (Cm)end less cir cles in the (Gm)bar.

(Spin ’round in the bar.)

This (Eb)world can hurt you.

It (Cm)cuts you deep and leaves a (Gm)scar.

(F)Things fall a (Bb)part, but noth in’ breaks like a (Eb)heart.

Mmm,

noth in’ breaks like a (Gm)heart.

Noth in’ breaks (F)like a (Eb)heart.

Mmm,

noth in’ breaks like a (Gm)heart.

Nothing Breaks Like A Heart by Mark Ronson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Nothing Breaks Like A Heart” by Mark Ronson 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 C at 110 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Nothing Breaks Like A Heart" 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 "Nothing Breaks Like A Heart"?: 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 "Nothing Breaks Like A Heart" use?: Just 6 chords: Bb, Cm, Cm6, Eb, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mark Ronson songs work for kids?: Try "UPTOWN FUNK", "Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)", "Uptown Funk! (feat. Bruno Mars)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.