What key is "Breakeven" by The Script played in?

Breakeven is arranged in the key of Eb 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 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Breakeven" easy to play on piano?

This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.

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 chords are used in "Breakeven"?

This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Cm7, Ebmaj7, F, Fsus4, Gm, Gm7.

What other songs by The Script can I play here?

Try "SUPERHEROES", "NOTHING", "FOR THE FIRST TIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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

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

’Cause (Gm)I got time (F)while she got free dom.

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

say Her best days will be some of my worst.

but no She fi n’lly met a na man that’s bleed gon na (Bb)put her (Cm7)first.

While (Gm)I’m wide a wake, (F)she’s no trou ble sleep

(Cm7)in’.

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

What am (Bb)I s’posed to do when the (F)best part of me (Gm7)was al ways you, and what am (Bb)I s’posed to say when I’m (F)all choked up (Gm7)that you’re o kay?

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

(Gm7)es,

yeah,

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

(Gm7)es.

They say Her best things hap pen for a rea son,

but no She fi n’lly met a na man that’s bleed gon na (Bb)put her (Cm7)first.

’Cause (Gm)she’s moved a on (F)while I’m still griev in’,

(Cm7)in’.

and (Gm)when a heart breaks, (F)no, it don’t break e ven, e ven, no.

What am (Bb)I gon na do when the (F)best part of me (Gm7)was al ways you, and what am (Bb)I s’posed to say when I’m (F)all choked up (Gm7)that you’re o kay?

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

(Gm7)es,

yeah,

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

(Gm7)es.

They (Gm7)es,

(Gm7)yeah.

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

es,

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

(Gm7)es.

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

(Bb)You took your suit (Ebmaj7)case; I took the blame.

Now I’m (Gm)try’n’ to make sense (F)of what lit tle re mains,

(Ebmaj7)oh.

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

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

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

’Cause (Gm)I got time (F)while she got free dom.

’Cause (Gm)when a heart breaks, (F)no, it don’t break, (Bb)no, it don’t break, no, it (Cm7)don’t break e ven.

What am (Bb)I gon na do when the (F)best part of me (Gm7)was al ways you, and what am (Bb)I s’posed to say when I’m (F)all choked up (Gm7)that you’re o kay?

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

(Gm7)es,

yeah,

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

(Gm7)es,

(Gm7)yeah.

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec

es,

(Bb)I’m fall in’ to piec es.

(Gm7)Oh, it don’t break (Ebmaj7)e (Bb)ven, no.

Breakeven — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Breakeven" 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 Eb, 95 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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About “Breakeven”

What key is "Breakeven" by The Script played in?: Breakeven is arranged in the key of Eb 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 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Breakeven" easy to play on piano?: This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "Breakeven"?: This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Cm7, Ebmaj7, F, Fsus4, Gm, Gm7.
What other songs by The Script can I play here?: Try "SUPERHEROES", "NOTHING", "FOR THE FIRST TIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.