Breakable

by Ingrid Michaelson
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Lyrics

Have you ev er (C)thought a bout

to (C)what pro tects our (C)hearts?

Just a cage of (C)rib bones

and (C)oth er var i ous parts.

So it’s fair ly (C)sim a ple

to (C)cut right through the (C)mess

and to stop the (C)mus cle

that (C)makes us var i con fess.

And we are so (C)frag ile,

and our crack ing (C)bones make (C)noise, and we are just (Dm7)break a ble, (C)break a ble, (F)break a ble girls and boys.

And you fas ten my seat belt

be (C)cause it (C)is the (C)law.

In your two ton (C)death trap, I (C)fi nal ly (C)(fi nal ly) saw

a piece of love in your face

that (C)bathed me (C)in re (C)gret.

Then you drove me to (C)plac es I’ll

(C)nev er for (C)get.

er for get.)

And we are so (C)frag ile,

and our crack ing (C)bones make (C)noise, and we are just (Dm7)break a ble, (C)break a ble, (F)break a ble girls and boys.

(F)break a ble (C)girls,

(Dm7)break a ble, (C)break a ble, (F)break a ble (C)girls,

(Dm7)break a ble, (C)break a ble, (F)break a ble (C)girls and boys.

Breakable β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Breakable" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 130 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About β€œBreakable”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Breakable"?
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 β€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "Breakable" by Ingrid Michaelson played in?
Breakable is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Breakable"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Breakable" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Breakable"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Breakable"?
"Breakable" was originally performed by Ingrid Michaelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?
Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". 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 β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Breakable". Key of C, 130 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 β€” 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.