Other arrangements of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" 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 Bb, 80 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 “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do"?
- 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 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.
- 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 Up Is Hard To Do". Key of Bb, 80 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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