Lyrics
It’s all right sense if you (G)love me.
It’s all right if you (G)don’t.
(Am)I’m not a (G)fraid of you (Am)run ning a (G)way, hon ey.
(Am)I get the (G)feel ing you (F)won’t.
There is no sense in pre (G)tend ing.
Your eyes give you a (G)way.
(Am)Some thing in (G)side you is (Am)feel ing like (G)I do.
ey.
(Am)We’ve said all (G)there is to (F)say.
(G)Ba by, break (G)down.
(F)Go a head (G)give it to me.
Break (G)down, hon ey, (F)take me through (G)the night.
Break (G)down, now I’m (F)stand in’ here, (G)can’t you see?
Break (G)down, it’s all (Fmaj7)right,
it’s all right,
it’s all (G)right.
Breakdown by Tom Petty
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Breakdown”
- What key is "Breakdown" in?
- "Breakdown" by Tom Petty is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Breakdown" 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 "Breakdown" 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 "Breakdown" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?
- Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.