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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Because Of You" by Kelly Clarkson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Because Of You"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Because Of You" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.