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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
(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.
(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 — 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 C, 135 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 C at 135 BPM.
- What key is "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
- Breakaway 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 "Breakaway"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Breakaway" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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 C at 135 BPM.