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Because Of You — Simple Sheet Music
About “Because Of You”
"Because Of You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 80 BPM.
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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.
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Questions about this song (9)
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Because Of You"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Because Of You". Key of G, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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