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