What key is "Breakaway" in?

"Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Breakaway" 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 "Breakaway" 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 "Breakaway"?

This arrangement of "Breakaway" uses 13 chords: Am, Am7, C, C6, Cped, D, F, Fmaj7, +5 more.

How long does it take to learn "Breakaway" 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 Kelly Clarkson can I play here?

Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Dah, dah, dah, (G)dah, dah.

Dah, dah, dah, (Fsus2)dah, dah.

Dah, dah, dah, (G)dah, dah, dah, (Fsus2)dah.

Dah, dah, dah, (G)dah, dah.

Dah, dah, dah, (Fsus2)dah, dah.

Dah, dah, dah, (G)dah, dah, dah, (Fsus2)dah.

Grew up in a (G)small town and when the rain would (Fsus2)fall down, I’d just (G)stare out my (Fsus2)win dow.

Dream in’ of what (G)could be and if I’d end up (Fsus2)hap py.

(Am)I (G)would (Fmaj7)pray.

Try ing hard to (G)reach out but when I tried to (Fsus2)speak out, felt like (G)no one could (Fsus2)hear me.

Want ed to be (G)long here but some thing felt so (Fsus2)wrong here.

(Am)So (G)I’d (Fsus2)pray.

I could (Am7)break (G)a (D)way.

(C)I’ll spread my wings and I’ll (G)learn how to fly.

I’ll (Am)do what it takes ’til (Fsus2)I touch the sky.

I’ll make a wish.

Take a chance.

Make a change and (Am)break (G7)a (Fsus2)way.

(C)Out of the dark ness and (G)in to the sun.

But (Am)I won’t for get all the ones that I love.

I I’ll ta take a risk.

Take a chance.

Make a change and (Am)break (G)a (Fsus2)way.

Dah, dah, dah, (G)dah, dah.

Dah, dah, dah, (Fsus2)dah, dah.

Dah, dah, dah, (G)dah, dah, dah, (Fsus2)dah.

(Am)break (G)a (Fsus2)way.

(G)Build ing with a hun dred floors.

Swing ing ’round re (Fsus2)volv ing doors.

May be I don’t know where they’ll (C6)take (Fsus2)me.

But, got ta keep mov in’ on, (C5)mov in’ on.

Fly a (D)way, break a (F5)way.

(C)I’ll spread my wings and I’ll (G)learn how to fly.

(Am)Though it’s not eas y to tell you good bye, got ta take a risk.

Take a chance.

Make a change and (Am)break (G7)a (Fsus2)way.

(C)Out of the dark ness and (G)in to the sun.

But (Am)I won’t for get the (Fsus2)place I come from.

I got ta take a risk.

Take a chance.

Make a change and (Am)break (G)a (Fsus2)way,

(Am)break (G)a (Fsus2)way,

(Am)break (G)a (Fsus2)way.

Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson

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

About “Breakaway”

What key is "Breakaway" in?: "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Breakaway" 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 "Breakaway" 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 "Breakaway"?: This arrangement of "Breakaway" uses 13 chords: Am, Am7, C, C6, Cped, D, F, Fmaj7, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "Breakaway" 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 Kelly Clarkson can I play here?: Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.