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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Because Of You" 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 G, 80 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Because Of You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Because Of You" 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 "Because Of You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Because Of You" 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.