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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Breakdown" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 110 BPM.
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About “Breakdown”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Breakdown" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Breakdown" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Breakdown" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Breakdown" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Breakdown"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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