Piece By Piece

by Kelly Clarkson
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Lyrics

(Piece by piece.)

And all I re mem ber is your back,

I made (Am)walk in’ towards the air port, (F)leav in’ us all in your (C)past.

I trav eled (G)fif teen hun dred miles to see to you.

earned.

Back (G)then I did n’t Begged you to want me, but you did n’t want to.

less.

But (C)piece by piece you col lect ed the me up will (G)off er the ground, but you a ban doned things and (Am)piece by er piece you filled der the holes be that you (F)burned in me I’m at na six years old.

And you know he nev er walks a way, he nev er asks for mon ey.

He takes care of me.

He loves me.

(Am)Piece by piece he re stored my faith that a (F)man can be kind and a fa ther could

stay.

(Piece by piece.)

And all of your words ber fall your flat.

I made (Am)some thin’ of my self and (F)now you wan na in back.

(C)past.

I trav But (G)your love is n’t free, it has to be earned.

Back (G)then I did n’t have an y thing you need ed, so I was to.

less.

But (C)Piece by piece I fell far from the tree.

I will (G)nev er leave her but like a you left me.

And (Am)she’ll nev er have to won der her worth be cause you (F)un like you, I’m gon na put her first.

And you know he nev er walks a way, he nev er asks for mon ey.

He takes care of me.

He loves me.

(Am)Piece by piece he re stored my faith that a (F)man can be kind and a fa ther could

stay.

(Piece by piece.)

fa ther could stay.

(Piece by piece.)

he’ll nev er walk a way, he’ll nev er break her heart.

He’ll take care of things, he’ll love her.

(Am)Piece by piece he re stored my faith that a (F)man can be kind and a fa ther should be great.

(Piece by piece.)

Piece By Piece — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Piece By Piece" by Kelly Clarkson: 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 C, 110 BPM.

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

About “Piece By Piece”

What key is "Piece By Piece" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
Piece By Piece 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 "Piece By Piece"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Piece By Piece" 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 "Piece By Piece"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Piece By Piece"?
"Piece By Piece" was originally performed by Kelly Clarkson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?
Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Piece By Piece" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Piece By Piece" by Kelly Clarkson. 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 "Piece By Piece" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Piece By Piece" 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.