Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

by Neil Sedaka
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Do do do, (C)down, doo by (Am)do, down, down.

(G)Come a, come a, (C)down, doo by (Am)do, down, down.

(G)Come a, come a, (C)down, doo by (Am)do, down, down.

(G)Break ing up is (C)hard (F6)to (C)do.

(CN.C.)Don’t take your (C)love

a (F)way from me,

don’t you (Am7)leave my heart in (F)mis er y.

If you (E)go, then (Am)I’ll be blue, ’cause (D7)break ing up is hard to do.

(CN.C.)Re mem ber (C)when

you (F)held me tight,

and you (Am7)kissed me all in (F)through the night?

Think of (E)all that (Am)we’ve been through, and (D7)break ing up is hard to do.

(CN.C.)Re mem ber (D7)break ing up is (F)hard to do.

They say that break ing (Cm)up (F)is (Cm)hard to do.

Now I (Bbmaj7)know, I (Bb6)know that it’s true.

Don’t (Eb)say that (Bbm)this is the end.

In (Ab)stead of break ing up, I wish that (G)we were mak ing up a gain.

(CN.C.)I beg of (C)you,

don’t (F)say good bye.

Can’t we (Am7)give our love an (F)oth er try?

Come on, (E)ba by, let’s (Am)start a new, ’cause (D7)break ing up is (F)hard to do.

They say that break ing (D7)break ing up is (F)hard to do.

(C)Down, doo by (Am)do, down, down.

(G)Come a, come a, (C)down, doo by (Am)do, down, down.

(G)Come a, come a, (C)Down, doo by (Am)do, down, down.

(G)Come a, come a, (C)down, doo by (Am)do, down, down.

(G)Come a, come a, (C)down, doo by (Am)do, down, down.

(G)Break ing up is (C)hard (F6)to (C)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 C, 120 BPM.

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

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 C 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 120 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 16 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbm, Bbmaj7, C, +8 more.
What other songs by Neil Sedaka can I play here?
Try "BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO", "THE HUNGRY YEARS", "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 perfect for first-time players.
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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