Hate To See Your Heart Break

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Lyrics

(F)There

is not a sin gle (Dm7)word

to in the whole aren’t (F)world

that could de scribe the (Dm7)hurt:

the dull est knife just (Bbmaj13)saw ing back and forth and rip ping through the (C)soft est skin there ev er was.

How were you to (Bbmaj7)know?

Oh, how were you to (Csus)know?

oh, oh?

And (F)I,

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (F)heart break.

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (Bbmaj13)eyes get dark er as they close, but I’ve been there be fore.

And (F)I,

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (F)heart break.

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (Bbmaj13)eyes get dark er as they close, but I’ve been there be fore.

(F)Love

is hap pens all the (Dm7)time

to peo ple who aren’t (F)kind,

and he roes who are (Dm7)blind.

Ex pect ing per fect, (Bbmaj13)script ed mov ie scenes but once in awk ward (C)si lence, mys ter y.

er was.

How were you to (Bbmaj7)know?

Oh, how were you to (Csus)know, oh, oh?

And (F)I,

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (F)heart break.

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (Bbmaj13)eyes get dark er as they close, but I’ve been there be fore.

And (F)I,

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (F)heart break.

I (Fsus2)hate to see your (Bbmaj13)eyes get dark er as they close, but I’ve been there be fore.

For all the (F)air that’s in your (C)lungs,

for all the (F)joy that is to (C)come, for all the things that (Bb6/9)you’re a (C)live to (Bbmaj7)feel, just (Bb6)let the pain re (Csus)mind you (C)hearts can (C7)heal.

Oh, how were you to (C)know?

were you to know?) Oh, how were you to (Csus)know?

And

Hate To See Your Heart Break — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Hate To See Your Heart Break" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 104 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Hate To See Your Heart Break”

Why does "Hate To See Your Heart Break" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Hate To See Your Heart Break".
What key is "Hate To See Your Heart Break" by Paramore played in?
Hate To See Your Heart Break is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hate To See Your Heart Break"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hate To See Your Heart Break" 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 "Hate To See Your Heart Break"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hate To See Your Heart Break"?
"Hate To See Your Heart Break" was originally performed by Paramore. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hate To See Your Heart Break"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj, Bbmaj7, C, C7, Csus4, Dm7, +5 more.
What other songs by Paramore can I play here?
Try "CRAZY GIRLS", "AIN'T IT FUN", "DAYDREAMING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Hate To See Your Heart Break"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Hate To See Your Heart Break".
Can I see all the notes in "Hate To See Your Heart Break"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 104 BPM.