Because Of You

by Kelly Clarkson
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"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 Db, 70 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Because Of You

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 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 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 Db, 70 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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