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I hope this old (Em)train breaks down.
Cen Then I could take a (G)walk a round and
So see what e there (Em)is to see.
’cause it’s gon na Time is just a (G)mel o dy.
With all the (C)peo ple in the street walk ing (Em)fast er as their feet can take them, (Am)I just roll through town.
And though my (C)win dow’s got a view, well, the (Em)frame I’m look ing through seems to (Am)have no con cern for now.
So for now I…
I (G)need this here old train to (G)break down.
Oh, (G)please just
let me please (G)break down.
Well, this en gine (Em)screams out loud.
Cen ti pede could gon na (G)crawl west bound.
and
So I don’t e ven (Em)make a sound, ’cause it’s gon na sting me when I (G)leave this dy.
And all the (C)peo ple in the street that I’ll (Em)nev er get to meet, can (if) these (Am)I tracks don’t some how.
And though And (C)I got got no time that I (Em)frame got look to get to where (Am)have I don’t need to be.
So for So I…
I (G)need this here old train to (G)break down.
Oh, (G)please just
let me please (G)break down.
(G)break down.
I (G)need this here old train to (G)break down.
Oh, (G)please just
let me please (G)break down.
I wan na (F)break on down.
But I (F)can’t stop now.
Let me (F)break on down.
But you (C)can’t stop noth ing if you (Em)got no con trol of the (Am)thoughts in your mind that you (G)kept in, you know.
You (C)don’t know noth ing but you (Em)don’t need to know.
The (Am)wis dom’s in the trees, not the (G)glass win dows.
You (C)can’t stop wish ing if you (Em)don’t let go the (Am)things that you find and you (G)lose and you know.
You (C)keep on roll ing, put the (Em)mo ment on hold.
The (Am)frames too bright so put the (G)blinds down low.
And…
I wan na break on down.
But I can’t stop now.
Breakdown — Simple Sheet Music
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"Breakdown" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 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 “Breakdown”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Breakdown"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Breakdown" by Jack Johnson played in?
- Breakdown 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 "Breakdown"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Breakdown" 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 "Breakdown"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Breakdown"?
- "Breakdown" was originally performed by Jack Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Breakdown"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, Em, F, G.
- What other songs by Jack Johnson can I play here?
- Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "If I Had Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Breakdown". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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