Beautiful Disaster

by Kelly Clarkson
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Lyrics

He (G)drowns in his (C)dreams;

an ex (G)qui site ex (C)treme, I know.

He’s as (G)damned as he (C)seems

and more (Dm)heav en than a heart could hold.

And (Am)if I try to (Em)save him,

my whole world could (Am)cave

in.

It (F)just ain’t right,

it just ain’t right.

Oh, and I (Gsus)don’t

(G)know,

I (G)don’t know what he’s (Fsus2)af

ter,

but he’s so (F)beau (G)ti ful,

such a beau ti ful dis (F)as

(C)ter.

And if I could (Gsus)hold

(G)on

through the (G)tears and the (Fsus2)laugh

ter,

would it be (F)beau (G)ti ful,

or just a beau ti ful dis (F)as

(C)ter?

He’s (G)mag ic and (C)myth,

an as (G)strong as what (C)I be lieve,

He’s a (G)trag e dy (C)with

and more (Dm)dam age than a soul should see.

And (Am)do I try to (Em)change

him?

So hard not to (Am)blame

him.

It (F)Hold on tight,

it hold on tight.

Oh, ’cause I (Gsus)don’t

(G)know,

I (G)don’t know what he’s (Fsus2)af ter,

but he’s so (F)beau (G)ti ful,

such a beau ti ful dis (F)as (C)ter.

And if I could (Gsus)hold (G)on

through the (G)tears and the (Fsus2)laugh ter,

would it be (F)beau (G)ti ful,

or just a beau ti ful dis (F)as (C)ter?

He’s

I’m (Fm)long ing for love and the log i cal,

but (Eb)he’s on ly hap py hys ter (Cm)i cal.

I’m (Fm)wait ing for some kind of mir a cle; wait ed so (G)long,

so (G)long.

He’s (G)soft to the (C5)touch,

but (G)frayed at the (C5)ends, he breaks.

He’s (G)nev er e nough,

and (Dm)still, he’s more than (G)I can take.

Oh, ’cause I

He’s (F)beau (G)ti ful,

such a beau ti ful dis (F)as ter.

Beau ti (Fsus2)ful,

beau ti (Fsus2)ful dis as ter.

Beau ti (Fsus2)ful,

beau ti (Fsus2)ful dis as ter.

beau ti (Fsus2)ful dis as ter.

Beautiful Disaster — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Beautiful Disaster" by Kelly Clarkson: 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 C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Beautiful Disaster”

What key is "Beautiful Disaster" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
Beautiful Disaster is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Beautiful Disaster"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Beautiful Disaster" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Beautiful Disaster"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Beautiful Disaster"?
"Beautiful Disaster" was originally performed by Kelly Clarkson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?
Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Beautiful Disaster" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Beautiful Disaster" by Kelly Clarkson. 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 "Beautiful Disaster" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Beautiful Disaster" 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.