What key is "Break Free" in?

"Break Free" by Ariana Grande feat. Zedd is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Break Free" 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 "Break Free" 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 "Break Free"?

This arrangement of "Break Free" uses 10 chords: Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, D, Dm7, Eb, F, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Break Free" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

If you (Gm)want it,

(Cm)take it.

I should ’ve said it be fore.

yeah,

Tried to (Gm)hide it,

(Cm)fake it.

yeah, babe, I can’t pre tend an y more,

ooh.

I on ly wan na (Cm)die a live, nev er by the hands of a (Eb)bro ken heart,

ooh.

I don’t wan na hear you (Cm)lie to night, now that I’ve be come who I (D)real ly am.

This is

the (F)part when (Bb)I (Eb)say I don’t want ya.

I’m (Gm)strong er than (F)I’ve been (Bb)be fore.

This is

the (F)part when I (Bb)break (Eb)free ’cause (Cm7)I can’t re sist it no (Eb)more.

This is

the (F)part when (Bb)I (Eb)say I don’t want ya.

I’m (Gm)strong er than (F)I’ve been (Bb)be fore.

This is

the (F)part when I (Bb)break (Eb)free ’cause I can’t re sist it no more.

You were (Gm)bet ter,

(Cm)deep er;

I I was un der your spell, yeah,

like a (Gm)dead ly

(Cm)fake it.

yeah, babe, I on the high way to hell,

ooh.

I on ly wan na (Cm)die a live, nev er by the hands of a (Eb)bro ken heart,

ooh.

I don’t wan na hear you (Cm)lie to night, now that I’ve be come who I (D)real ly am.

This is

the (F)part when (Bb)I (Eb)say I don’t want ya.

I’m (Gm)strong er than (F)I’ve been (Bb)be fore.

This is

the (F)part when I (Bb)break (Eb)free ’cause (Cm7)I can’t re sist it no (Eb)more.

This is

the (F)part when (Bb)I (Eb)say I don’t want ya.

I’m (Gm)strong er than (F)I’ve been (Bb)be fore.

This is

the (F)part when I (Bb)break (Eb)free ’cause I can’t re sist it no more.

You were (Cm7)more.

No (F)more, ba (Gm)by,

ooh.

(Gm)Thought on your bod y I (Dm7)came

a live;

it (Bb)was le thal, it was fa tal.

In my dreams it felt so right,

but (Bb)I woke up ev ’ry time.

Ooh, ba by, this is (CN.C.)I can’t re sist it no (G5)more.

Break Free by Ariana Grande feat. Zedd

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Break Free”

What key is "Break Free" in?: "Break Free" by Ariana Grande feat. Zedd is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Break Free" 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 "Break Free" 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 "Break Free"?: This arrangement of "Break Free" uses 10 chords: Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, D, Dm7, Eb, F, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Break Free" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.