Other arrangements of Breakaway
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 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 “Breakaway”
- Can I learn "Breakaway" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Breakaway" with hands-separate practice in A at 120 BPM.
- What key is "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
- Breakaway is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Breakaway"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Breakaway" 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 "Breakaway"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Breakaway"?
- "Breakaway" was originally performed by Kelly Clarkson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Breakaway"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, Am7, C, C6, Cped, D, F, Fmaj7, +5 more.
- What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?
- Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Breakaway"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Breakaway" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Breakaway"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Breakaway" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
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