What key is "Break My Stride" in?

"Break My Stride" by Matthew Wilder is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Break My Stride" 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 My Stride" 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 My Stride"?

This arrangement of "Break My Stride" uses 16 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bm7, C, C7, D, +8 more.

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

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

Lyrics

You’re on Last road night I had the (Bb)strang est dream.

I sailed a way to Chi na, in a lit tle row boat to find ya.

And you said you had to get your (Bb)laun dry clean.

Did n’t want no one to hold you, (C)what does (Dm)that (C7)mean?

And you said: “Ain’t noth ing gon na (Bb)break my (C)stride.

No bod y gon na (Dm)slow (C)me (Gm7)down, oh no, I got to keep on (Am7)mov ing.

Ain’t noth ing gon na (Bb)break a my (C)stride.

I’m run ning and I (Dm)won’t (C)touch (Gm7)ground.

oh no, I got to keep on (Am7)mov ing.” You’re on Last road night I had the (Bb)pray you’ll last.

The road be hind was rock y but a now tle you’re feel ing cock y.

And You look at me to and you (Bb)see your past.

Is n’t that the rea son why you’re (C)run ning (Dm)so (C7)fast?

And she said: “Ain’t noth ing gon na (Bb)break my (C)stride.

No bod y gon na (Dm)slow (C)me (Gm7)down, oh no, I got to keep on (Am7)mov ing.

Ain’t noth ing gon na (Bb)break a my (C)stride.

I’m run ning and I (Dm)won’t (C)touch (Gm7)ground.

oh no, I got to keep on (Am7)mov ing.” got to keep on (Am7)mov ing.”

Nev er let an oth er girl like you work me o ver.

Nev er let an oth er girl like you drag me un der.

If I meet an oth er girl like you I will tell her, nev er want an oth er girl like you (D)have to say, oh!

Ain’t noth ing gon na (C)break a my (D)stride.

No bod y gon na (Em)slow (D)me (Am7)down, oh no, I got to keep on (Bm7)mov ing.

Ain’t noth ing gon na (C)break my (D)stride.

I’m run ning and I (Em)won’t (D)touch (Am7)ground.

oh no, I got to keep on (Bm7)mov ing.

Ain’t noth ing gon na (C)break a my (D)stride.

No bod y gon na (Em)slow (D)me (Am7)down, oh no, I got to keep on (Bm7)mov ing.

Ain’t noth ing gon na (C)break my (D)stride.

I’m run ning and I (Em)won’t (D)touch (Am7)ground.

oh no, I got to keep on (Bm7)mov ing.

Break My Stride by Matthew Wilder

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

About “Break My Stride”

What key is "Break My Stride" in?: "Break My Stride" by Matthew Wilder is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Break My Stride" 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 My Stride" 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 My Stride"?: This arrangement of "Break My Stride" uses 16 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bm7, C, C7, D, +8 more.
How long does it take to learn "Break My Stride" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.