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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Break My Stride" by Matthew Wilder: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 120 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 “Break My Stride”
- What key is "Break My Stride" by Matthew Wilder played in?
- Break My Stride is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Break My Stride"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Break My Stride" 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 "Break My Stride"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Break My Stride"?
- "Break My Stride" was originally performed by Matthew Wilder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Break My Stride"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bm7, C, C7, D, +8 more.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Break My Stride" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Break My Stride" by Matthew Wilder. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Break My Stride" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Break My Stride" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.