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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Breakdown" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers 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, 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 learn "Breakdown" 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 "Breakdown" with hands-separate practice in C at 110 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Breakdown"?
- 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 "Breakdown" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Breakdown"?
- 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. "Breakdown" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
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