Breakeven

by The Script
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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.

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

but She fin ’lly met (Fsus4)a 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.

K?

(Bb)I’m fall ing to piec

(Gm7)es.

Yeah.

(Bb)I’m fall ing to piec

(Gm7)es.

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

but (Gm)no wise words gon na stop the bleed ing.

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

And

gon na

piec -

(Gm7)es.

They (F)- (Gm7)es.

Yeah.

(Bb)I’m fall ing to piec

es.

(Bb)I’m fall ing to pie

(Gm7)ces.

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.

K?

(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

es.

(Bb)I’m fall ing to piec

(Gm7)es.

Breakeven — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Breakeven" by The Script as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 92 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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.

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About “Breakeven

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Breakeven" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Breakeven" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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