What key is the piano accompaniment for "Breakeven" by The Script in?

The backing track is in Eb at 92 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

Can I sing over "Breakeven" with this accompaniment?

Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.

Is this a karaoke version of "Breakeven"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Breakeven", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Breakeven" as a backing track for my instrument?

Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.

Can I download the accompaniment for "Breakeven"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Breakeven"?

"Breakeven" was originally performed by The Script. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by The Script are available?

Other accompaniments by The Script: "For The First Time", "I'm Yours", "No Good In Goodbye". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

(Gm)I’m still a live (Fsus4)but I’m bare ly breath ing.

Just (Gm)prayed to a God (Fsus4)that I don’t be lieve in.

’Cause (Gm)I got time (Fsus4)while she got free dom.

’Cause (Gm)when a heart breaks, (Fsus4)no, it don’t break e ven.

(Gm)say Her best days (Fsus4)will be some of my worst.

but (Gm)no She fin ’lly met (Fsus4)a gon na man that’s gon na (Bb)put her (Cm7)first.

While (Gm)I’m wide a wake (Fsus4)she’s no trou ble sleep

(Cm7)ing.

’Cause (Gm)when a heart breaks, (Fsus4)no, it don’t break e ven, e (Cm7)ven.

No.

What am (Bb)I sup posed to do when the (F)best part of me (Gm7)was al ways you?

And what am (Bb)I sup posed to say when I’m (F)all choked up (Gm7)that you’re O.

(Bb)I’m fall ing to piec

(Gm7)es.

Yeah.

(Bb)I’m fall ing to piec

(Gm7)es.

They (Gm)say Her bad things (Fsus4)hap pen for a rea son,

but (Gm)no She wise ’lly words (Fsus4)a gon na stop the bleed ing.

(Bb)put her (Cm7)first.

’Cause (Gm)she’s moved a on (Fsus4)while I’m still griev ing.

(Cm7)ing.

And (Gm)when a heart breaks, (Fsus4)no, it don’t break e ven, e (Cm7)ven.

No.

What am (Bb)I sup gon na do when the (F)best part of me (Gm7)was al ways you?

And what am (Bb)I sup posed to say when I’m (F)all choked up (Gm7)that you’re O.

(Bb)I’m fall ing to piec

(Gm7)es.

Yeah.

(Bb)I’m fall ing to piec -

(Gm7)es.

They (F)- (Gm7)es.

Yeah.

(Bb)I’m fall ing to piec (One still in love (Gm7)while the oth er one’s leav es.

ing.

(Bb)I’m fall ing to pie ’Cause when a heart breaks, (Gm7)ces.

no, it don’t break e ven.)

Oh, you got (Gm)his heart and my heart (F)and none of the pain.

(Bb)You took your suit (Ebmaj7)case, I took the blame.

Now I’m (Gm)try’n’ a to make sense of (F)what lit tle re mains.

Oh.

’Cause you left me with no love, with no love to my name.

(Gm)when a heart breaks, (F)no, it don’t break.

(Bb)No, it don’t break, no, (Cm9)it don’t break e ven, (Ebmaj7)no.

What am (Bb)I gon na do when the (F)best part of me (Gm7)was al ways you?

And what am (Bb)I sup posed to say when I’m (F)all choked up (Gm7)that you’re O.

(Bb)I’m fall ing to piec

(Gm7)es.

Yeah.

(Bb)I’m fall ing to piec

(Gm7)es.

Yeah.

(Bb)I’m fall ing to piec (One still in love (Gm7)while the oth er one’s leav es.

ing.

(Bb)I’m fall ing to piec ’Cause when a heart breaks, (Gm7)es.

no, it don't break e ven.)

Breakeven — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Breakeven" by The Script in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Eb, 92 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

Try other practice modes:

Bars Sheet Lead Sheet

About “Breakeven”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Breakeven" by The Script in?: The backing track is in Eb at 92 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Breakeven" with this accompaniment?: Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Breakeven"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Breakeven", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Breakeven" as a backing track for my instrument?: Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Breakeven"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Breakeven"?: "Breakeven" was originally performed by The Script. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by The Script are available?: Other accompaniments by The Script: "For The First Time", "I'm Yours", "No Good In Goodbye". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.