Because Of You

by Kelly Clarkson
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I will not (Cm)make

the same mis takes that you did; I it out.

I can not will not let my self be (Eb)cause my heart so much weak mi se ry.

your eyes.

I will not break,

the way you did; you fell so day hard.

(Cm)life.

I’ve learned the hard pos way bly break when to (Fm)nev er let it get that far.

with.

Be cause of (Fm)you, I nev er stray too far from the (Eb)side walk.

Be (Eb)cause of (Fm)you, I learned to play on the (Db)safe side so I don’t get hurt.

Be cause of (Bbm)you, I find it hard to trust not on ly me but ev ’ry (Eb)one a round me.

Be cause of you,

I am a fraid.

I lose my (Cm)way

and it’s not long be fore you point it out.

I can not cry, not let my be (Eb)cause I know that’s much weak mi se ry.

your eyes.

I forced to fake

a smile, a laugh ev ’ry day hard.

(Cm)life.

My heart can’t hard pos way bly break when it (Fm)was n’t ev en whole to start with.

Be cause of (Fm)you, I nev er stray too far from the (Eb)side walk.

Be (Eb)cause of (Fm)you, I learned to play on the (Db)safe side so I don’t get hurt.

Be cause of (Bbm)you, I find it hard to trust not on ly me but ev ’ry (Eb)one a round me.

Be cause of you,

I am a fraid.

I watched you (C5)die, I heard you (Fm)cry ev ’ry night in your sleep.

I was so (C5)young, you should have (Fm)known bet ter than to lean on me.

You nev er (C5)thought of an y one (Fm)else, you just saw (Eb)your pain;

and now I (C)cry in the mid dle of the (Fm)night for the (Ebsus4)same damn thing.

Be (Eb)cause of (Fm)you, I nev er stray too far from the (Eb)side walk.

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

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

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

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

Be cause of you, I am

a fraid,

be cause of you,

be (F)cause of you.

Because Of You by Kelly Clarkson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Db at 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Because Of You

What key is "Because Of You" in?
"Because Of You" by Kelly Clarkson is in the key of Db with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Because Of You" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Because Of You" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Because Of You"?
This arrangement of "Because Of You" uses 15 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, C, Cm, Cm7, Cpow, D, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Because Of You" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?
Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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