Breakeven

by The Script
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Breakeven" by The Script: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 92 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Breakeven”

What key is "Breakeven" by The Script played in?
Breakeven is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Breakeven"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Breakeven" 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 "Breakeven"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Breakeven"?
"Breakeven" was originally performed by The Script. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Script can I play here?
Try "SUPERHEROES", "NOTHING", "BREAKEVEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Breakeven" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Breakeven" by The Script. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Breakeven" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Breakeven" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.