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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Breaking The Girl" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Breaking The Girl"?
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 "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.
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 "Breaking The Girl". Key of G, 150 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.