Because Of You

by Kelly Clarkson
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Lyrics

I will not make and the (Dm)same mis takes that you did.

(C)I it (Am7)out.

I will not let my self (C)cause my heart so much mis er y.

your (Am)eyes.

I will not break the (C)way you did.

You fell so hard.

my (Am7)life.

I’ve learned the hard way bly to (Dm)nev er let it get that (C5)far.

with.

Be cause of (Dm)you I nev er (Bbmaj7)stray too far from the (C)side walk.

Be cause of (Dm)you I learned to play on the (Bbmaj7)safe side, so I (C)don’t get hurt.

Be cause of (Gm7)you I find it hard to (F)trust not on ly (C)me but ev ’ry one a (A7)round me.

Be cause of (Bbmaj7)you

I am a (C)fraid.

I lose my way, and it’s (Dm)not too long be fore you (C)point it (Am7)out.

I can not cry, my be (C)cause I know so that’s weak ness in your (Am)eyes.

I’m forced to fake a (C)smile, a laugh, ev ’ry day of my (Am7)life.

My heart can’t pos si bly when (Dm)was n’t e ven whole to (C5)start with.

Be cause of (Dm)you I nev er (Bbmaj7)stray too far from the (C)side walk.

Be cause of (Dm)you I learned to play on the (Bbmaj7)safe side, so I (C)don’t get hurt.

Be cause of (Gm7)you I find it hard to (F)trust not on ly (C)me but ev ’ry one a (A7)round me.

Be cause of (Bbmaj7)you

I am a (C)fraid.

(C)fraid.

I watched you (Am)die; I heard you (Dm)cry ev ’ry night in your (C)sleep.

I was so (Am)young; you should have (Dm)known bet ter than to (Csus)lean on me.

You nev er (Am)thought of an y one (Dm)else; you just saw (C)your pain,

and now I (Am)cry in the mid dle of the (Dm)night for the (Csus)same damn (C)thing.

Be cause of (Dm)you I nev er (Bb)stray too far from the (C)side walk.

Be cause of (Dm)you I learned to play on the (Bb)safe side, so I (C)don’t get hurt.

Be cause of (Em)you I try my hard est (C)just to for get (D)ev ’ry thing.

Be cause of (Em)you I don’t know how to (Cmaj7)let an y one (D)else in.

Be cause of (Am7)you I’m a shamed of my (G)life, be cause it’s (D)emp ty.

Be cause of (Cmaj7)you I am a (D)fraid.

Be cause of (Em)you,

be cause of (Em)you.

Because Of You — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Because Of You" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 80 BPM.

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About “Because Of You”

Why does "Because Of You" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Because Of You".
What key is "Because Of You" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
Because Of You is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Because Of You"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Because Of You" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Because Of You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Because Of You"?
"Because Of You" 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 this real sheet music for "Because Of You"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Because Of You".
Can I see all the notes in "Because Of You"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 80 BPM.