What key is "Breakaway" in?

"Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson is in the key of C with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Breakaway" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

How long does it take to learn "Breakaway" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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

(Fsus2)pray.

Try in’ 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 would pray) I could (Am)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 till (Fsus2)I touch the sky.

I’ll make a wish.

Take a chance.

Make a change

and (Am)break

(G)a

(Fsus2)way.

(C)Out of the dark ness and (G)in to the sun, but (Am)I won’t for get all the (Fsus2)ones that I love.

I’ll 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.

(G5)Build ing with a hun dred floors.

Swing ing ’round re (F5)volv ing doors.

May be I don’t know where they’ll (C5)take

(F5)me.

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

Fly a (D5)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 (Fsus2)tell you good bye, got ta take a risk.

Take a chance.

Make a change

and (Am)break

(G)a

(F)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

(F)way,

(Am)break

(G)a

(Fsus2)way,

(Am)break

(G)a

(Fsus2)way.

Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Breakaway”

What key is "Breakaway" in?: "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson is in the key of C with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Breakaway" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Breakaway" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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.

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