What key is "Breakeven" in?

"Breakeven" by The Script is in the key of G with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Breakeven" 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 "Breakeven" 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 "Breakeven" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Script can I play here?

Try "SUPERHEROES", "NOTHING", "BREAKEVEN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Em)I’m still a live, but I’m (D)bare ly breath in’,

just (Em)pray in’ to a God that I (D)don’t be lieve in.

’Cause (Em)I got time while (D)she got free (G)dom.

’Cause (Em)when a heart breaks, no, it (D)don’t break e ven.

(Em)Her best days will be (D)some of my worst.

but (Em)She fi n’lly met a na (D)man that’s gon na (G)put her (Am7)first.

While (D)I’m wide a wake, she’s no trou ble (G)sleep (Am7)in’.

’Cause (Em)when a heart breaks, no, it (D)don’t break e (G)ven, e (Am7)ven, no.

What am I (G)gon na do when the (Em)best part of me was al ways you, and what am I (G)s’posed to say when I’m (D)all choked up and (Em)you’re o kay?

I’m fall in’ to (D)piec (Em7)es,

(G)yeah, I’m fall in’ to (D)piec (Em7)es.

They (Em)say bad things hap pen (D)for a rea son,

but (Em)no wise n’lly word’s gon na (D)stop the bleed in’.

(G)put her (Am7)first.

’Cause (D)she’s moved a on while I’m still griev (G)in’, (Am7)in’.

and (Em)when a heart breaks, no, it (D)don’t break e (G)ven, e (Am7)ven, no.

What am I (G)gon na do when the (Em)best part of me was al ways you, and what am I (G)s’posed to say when I’m (D)all choked up and (Em)you’re o kay?

I’m fall in’ to (D)piec (Em7)es,

(G)yeah, I’m fall in’ to (D)piec (Em7)es.

They (G)Yeah, I’m fall in’ to (D)piec

(G)es, I’m fall in’ to piec es.

Oh, you’ve got (Em)his heart and my heart and (D)none of the pain.

(G)You took your suit case; (Cmaj7)I took the blame.

Now I’m (Em)try’n’ to make sense of what (D)lit tle re (G)mains,

(Cmaj7)oh.

’Cause you left me with no love and no love to my name.

What am I (G)gon na do when the (Em)best part of me was al ways you, and what am I (G)s’posed to say when I’m (Em)all choked up and you’re o kay?

I’m fall in’ to (D)piec (Em7)es,

(G)yeah, I’m fall in’ to (D)piec (Em7)es.

(G)Yeah, I’m fall in’ to (D)piec

(G)es, I’m fall in’ to (D)piec (Em7)es.

Breakeven by The Script

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Breakeven”

What key is "Breakeven" in?: "Breakeven" by The Script is in the key of G with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Breakeven" 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 "Breakeven" 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 "Breakeven" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Script can I play here?: Try "SUPERHEROES", "NOTHING", "BREAKEVEN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Breakeven

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Lyrics

Breakeven by The Script

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