Breakable

by Ingrid Michaelson
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Lyrics

(C5)Ah.

Have you ev er (C5)thought a bout

to (C5)what tects our (C5)hearts?

Just cage of (C5)rib bones

and (C5)oth er var ous parts.

So it’s fair ly (C5)sim a ple

to (C5)cut through the (C5)mess

and stop the (C5)mus cle

that (C5)makes us var con fess.

And we are so (C5)frag ile,

and our crack ing bones make (C5)noise, and we are just (Dm7)break a ble, (C)break a ble, (F5)break a ble girls and boys.

And you fas ten my seat belt

be (C5)cause it (C5)is the (C5)law.

In your two ton death trap, I (C5)fi nal ly (C5)(Fi saw nal ly saw.)

(C5)a piece of love in your face

that (C5)bathed me (C5)in re (C5)gret.

Then you drove me to (C5)plac es I’ll

(C5)nev get.

er for get.)

And we are so (C5)frag ile,

and our crack ing bones make (C5)noise, and we are just (Dm7)break a ble, (C)break a ble, (F5)break a ble girls,

(Dm7)break a ble, (C)break a ble, (F5)break a ble (C5)girls, (Dm7)break a ble, break a ble break a ble (C5)girls and boys.

Breakable by Ingrid Michaelson

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 150 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Breakable

What key is "Breakable" in?
"Breakable" by Ingrid Michaelson is in the key of C with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Breakable" 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 "Breakable" 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 "Breakable"?
This arrangement of "Breakable" uses 4 chords: C, Cpow, Dm7, Fpow. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Breakable" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Ingrid Michaelson can I play here?
Try "OVER YOU", "GIRLS CHASE BOYS", "Everybody". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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