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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" by Elton John in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with hands-separate practice in G at 112 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" is in the key of G at 112 BPM.
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