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There It’s al right if you (Am)love me.
It’s (G)al right if you (Am)don’t.
(Am)I’m not (G)a fraid of you (G)run ning a way hon do.
ey, (Am)I get the feel ing you (Fmaj7)won’t.
There It’s al sense in pre (Am)tend ing.
Your (G)eyes give you a (Am)way.
(Am)Some thing (G)in side you is (G)feel ing like way hon do.
ey, (Am)We’ve said all there is to (Fmaj7)say.
(G7)Ba by, break (G)down.
(F)Go a head give it to me.
Break (G)down, hon ey, 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 (Fmaj7)right,
it’s all (Am)right.
Breakdown — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Breakdown" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 110 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Breakdown”
- Can I play "Breakdown" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Breakdown" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Breakdown" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers 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 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Breakdown" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Breakdown"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, F, Fmaj7, G, G7.
- What other songs by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers can I play here?
- Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "REFUGEE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Breakdown"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Breakdown" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Breakdown"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Breakdown" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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