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Don’t go break ing my heart.
I could n’t if I tried.
Oh, (G)hon ey, if I get (A)rest less, ba by, you’re not that kind.
Don’t go break ing my heart.
You take the weight off me.
Oh, (G)hon ey, when you (C)knock at my door,
ooh, I gave you my key.
(Bm)Ooh, hoo,
no bod y (Dm)knows it.
But (C)when I was down
(D)I was your clown.
(Bm)Ooh, hoo,
no bod y (Dm)knows it, (no bod y knows it,) but (C)right from the start I (D)gave you my heart.
(Bb)Oh,
(D)oh, I gave you my (C)heart.
So, don’t go break ing my heart.
I won’t go (D7)break ing your (G)heart.
Don’t go (D7)break ing my heart.
Don’t go break ing my heart.
I could n’t if I tried.
Oh, (G)hon ey, if I get (A)rest less, ba by, you’re not that kind.
Don’t go break ing my heart.
You take the weight off me.
Oh, (G)hon ey, when you (C)knock at my door,
ooh, I gave you my key.
(Bm)Ooh, hoo,
no bod y (Dm)knows it.
But (C)when I was down
(D)I was your clown.
(Bm)Ooh, hoo,
no bod y (Dm)knows it, (no bod y knows it,) but (C)right from the start I (D)gave you my heart.
(Bb)Oh,
(D)oh, I gave you my (C)heart.
So, don’t go break ing my heart.
I won’t go (D7)break ing your (G)heart.
Don’t go (D7)break ing my heart.
I won’t go (D7)break ing your heart.
Don’t go break ing my, don’t go break ing my, don’t go (D7)break ing my heart.
Don’t go break ing my, don’t go break ing my, don’t go (D7)break ing my heart.
Don't Go Breaking My Heart — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" 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 G, 112 BPM.
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About “Don't Go Breaking My Heart”
- Can I play "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" 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 "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" by Elton John played in?
- Don't Go Breaking My Heart 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 "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"?
- "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"?
- 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. "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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