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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 — 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 Db. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 70 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 Db. 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 Db 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 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Because Of You" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Because Of You"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, C, Cm, Cm7, Cpow, D, +7 more.
- 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 Db, 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 70 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.