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You (F)tell me that you’re (Ab7)leav ing, I can’t be lieve it’s (C7)true.
girl, there’s just no (Dm7)liv ing with out (Gm7)you.
Don’t take your (F)love
a way from (C7)me,
don’t you (Dm7)leave my heart in (Gm7)mis er (C7)y.
If you (Bm7)go, (A7)then (Dm7)I’ll be (G7)blue.
(Gm7)break ing (Am7)up is (Bb)hard (Gm7)to do.
Re mem ber (F)when
you (Gm7)held me (C7)tight
and you (Dm7)kissed me all (Gm7)through the (C7)night?
Think of (Bm7)all (A7)that (Dm7)we’ve been through,
(Gm7)break ing (Am7)up is (Bb)hard to (F)do.
They say that break ing (Fm7)up
(Bb7)is
(Fm7)hard to (Bb7)do.
Now I know, I know that it’s (Ab7)true.
Don’t (Ab7)say that (Ebm7)this is the end.
In stead of break ing up I wish that (C7)we were mak ing up a gain, (Db7)we were mak ing up a gain.
I beg of (F)you,
don’t say good bye.
Can’t we (Dm7)give our love a brand new (C9)try?
Yeah,
come on, (B)babe,
let’s start a (Gm7)new, ’cause break ing (Am7)up is (Bb6)hard (C9)to do.
(CN.C.)Don’t take your (F)love
a way from (C7)me,
don’t you (Dm7)leave my heart in (Gm7)mis er (C7)y.
If you (Bm7)go, (A7)then (Dm7)I’ll be (G7)blue.
(Gm7)break ing (Am7)up is (Bb)hard (Gm7)to do.
Re mem ber (F)when
you (Gm7)held me (C7)tight
and you (Dm7)kissed me all (Gm7)through the (C7)night?
Think of (Bm7)all (A7)that (Dm7)we’ve been through,
(Gm7)break ing (Am7)up is (Bb)hard to (F)do.
They say that break ing (Fm7)up
(Bb7)is
(Fm7)hard to (Bb7)do.
Now I know, I know that it’s (Ab7)true.
Don’t (Ab7)say that (Ebm7)this is the end.
In stead of break ing up I wish that (C7)we were mak ing up a gain, (Db7)we were mak ing up a gain.
I beg of (F)you,
don’t say good bye.
Can’t we (Dm7)give our love a brand new (C9)try?
Yeah,
come on, (B)babe,
let’s start a (Gm7)new, ’cause break ing (Am7)up is (Bb6)hard (C9)to do.
(CN.C.)Don’t take your break ing (Am7)up is (Bb6)hard (C7)to do,
’cause (Gm7)break ing (Gm9)up is (C9)hard
(C7)to
(F)do.
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" 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 Bb, 80 BPM.
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About “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”
- Can I play "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" by Neil Sedaka played in?
- Breaking Up Is Hard To Do 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 "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" 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 "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do"?
- "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" was originally performed by Neil Sedaka. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: A7, Ab7, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bm7, C, +14 more.
- What other songs by Neil Sedaka can I play here?
- Try "THE HUNGRY YEARS", "BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO", "LAUGHTER IN THE RAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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