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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Breakeven" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Breakeven"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Breakeven". Key of Eb, 95 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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