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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" by Elton John: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 112 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Don't Go Breaking My Heart”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" by Elton John. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.