Breaking The Girl

by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Lyrics

(G)I

am a (Bb)man

(C)cut from

the (G)know.

Rare

ly do (Bb)friends

(C)come and

then (G)go.

She

was a (Bb)girl,

(C)soft

but es (Gm)tranged.

(G)We

were the (Bb)two,

our (C)lives

re ar (G)ranged.

Feel ing so (F)good

when that (Gm)day.

A feel ing of (F)love

had that (Ebmaj7)day.

(Gm)Twist ing and (D7)turn ing, your (Gm)feel ings are (Csus)burn ing, you’re (D7)break ing the girl.

(Gm)She

(Am)meant

(Gm)you

(F)no

(Ebmaj7)harm.

(Gm)Think you’re so (D7)clev er, but (Gm)now you must (F)sev er; you’re (D7)break ing the girl.

(Gm)He

(Am)loves

(Gm)no

(F)one

(Ebmaj7)else.

(G)Raised

by my (Bb)dad,

(C)girl of

the (G)day.

He

was my (Bb)man.

(C)That was

the (G)way.

She

was the (Bb)girl

(C)left

but a (Gm)lone,

(G)feel

ing the (Bb)need

to (C)make

me her (G)home.

I don’t know (F)what

when or (Gm)why.

The twi light of (F)love

had ar (Ebmaj7)rived.

(Gm)Twist ing and (D7)turn ing, your (Gm)feel ings are (Csus)burn ing, you’re (D7)break ing the girl.

(Gm)She (Am)meant

(Gm)you (F)no

(Ebmaj7)harm.

(Gm)Think you’re so (D7)clev er, but (Gm)now you must (F)sev er; you’re (D7)break ing the girl.

(Gm)He (Am)loves

(Gm)no (F)one

(Ebmaj7)else.

(Ebmaj7)else.

Breaking The Girl — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Breaking The Girl" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 150 BPM.

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

About “Breaking The Girl”

Where are the chord symbols for "Breaking The Girl" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Breaking The Girl" is in G.
What key is "Breaking The Girl" by Red Hot Chili Peppers played in?
Breaking The Girl 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 "Breaking The Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Breaking The Girl" 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 "Breaking The Girl"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Breaking The Girl"?
"Breaking The Girl" was originally performed by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers can I play here?
Try "UNDER THE BRIDGE", "MY FRIENDS", "DANI CALIFORNIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Breaking The Girl" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Breaking The Girl" is in the key of G at 150 BPM.
What chords are in "Breaking The Girl"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.