Don't Go Breaking My Heart

by Elton John
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Lyrics

Don’t go break ing my (Bb)heart.

us.

I could n’t if I (Bb)tried.

us.

Oh, ho (A)ney, if I get rest less.

Ba by, (C)you’re not that kind.

it.

Don’t go break ing my (Bb)heart.

me.

You take the weight off of me.

Oh, ho (A)ney, when you (Bb)knock on my door...

Ooh, I (C)gave you my (Bb)key.

(Am7)Ooh, ooh,

and no bo dy knows it.

(Bb)When I was down, (C)I was your (G)clown.

(Am7)Ooh, ooh,

no bo dy knows it, no bo dy knows

it.

(Bb)Right from the (F)start, I (C)gave you my (G)heart.

(Ab)Oh,

I gave you my (Bb)heart.

Don’t go ing my (Dm)heart.

I won’t go (C)break ing your heart.

Don’t go (C)break ing my heart.

And no bo dy (Bb)told us.

’Cos no bo dy (Bb)showed us.

And now it’s up to us, babe.

Woah, I (C)think we can make it.

(F)So don’t mis un der (Bb)stand me.

put light in my life.

you put (A)the spark to the flame.

I got (C)your heart in (Bb)my

(Am7)Ooh, ooh,

and no bo dy knows it.

(Bb)When I was down, (C)I was your (G)clown.

(Am7)Ooh, ooh,

no bo dy knows it, no bo dy knows

it.

(Bb)Right from the (F)start, I (C)gave you my (G)heart.

(Ab)Oh,

I gave you my (Bb)heart.

Don’t go ing my (Dm)heart.

I won’t go (C)break ing your heart.

Don’t go (C)break ing my heart.

(Am7)Ooh, ooh,

and no bo dy knows it.

But (Bb)when I was (F)down.

(C)I was your (G)clown.

(Bb)Right from the (F)start.

I (C)gave you my (G)heart.

(Ab)Oh,

I gave you my (Bb)heart.

Don’t go ing my (Dm)heart,

I won’t go (C)break ing your heart.

Don’t go ing (Dm)my, don’t go ing (Bb)my, don’t go (C)break ing my heart.

Don’t go ing (Dm)my, don’t go ing (Bb)my, I won’t go (C)break ing your heart.

Don’t go ing (Dm)my, don’t go ing (Bb)my, I won’t go (C)break ing your heart.

Don't Go Breaking My Heart — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" by Elton John: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 128 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) 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 “Don't Go Breaking My Heart”

Can I sing "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in F, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" by Elton John in?
The backing track is in F at 128 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 "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" 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 "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" 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 "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"?
"Don't Go Breaking My Heart" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" by Elton John. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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