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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Because Of You" by Kelly Clarkson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Because Of You" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Because Of You" with hands-separate practice in Db at 70 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Because Of You"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Because Of You" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Because Of You"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Because Of You" is in the key of Db at 70 BPM.

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