Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)

by Kelly Clarkson
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Lyrics

You know the bed feels (F)warm er

(C)sleep in’ here a (G)lone.

You know I dream in (F)col or

and (C)do the things I (G)want.

(Am)You think you got the best of me, think you’ve had the last laugh.

Bet you think that ev ’ry thing (G)good is gone.

Think you left me bro ken down, think that I’d come run nin’ back.

Ba by, you don’t know me ’cause you’re (G)dead wrong.

What does n’t kill you makes you (Am)strong er, stand a lit tle (F)tall er.

Does n’t mean I’m (C)lone ly when I’m a lone.

What does n’t kill you makes a (Am)fight er, foot steps e ven (F)light er.

Does n’t mean I’m (C)o ver ’cause you’re gone.

What does n’t kill you makes you strong er,

(F)strong er,

just (C)me, my self and I.

What does n’t kill you makes you (Am)strong er, stand a lit tle (F)tall er.

Does n’t mean I’m (C)lone ly when I’m a lone,

you heard that I was (F)start ing o ver with (C)some

one new.

They told you I was a mov in’ on and (C)o

ver you.

(Am)You did n’t think that I’d come back, I’d come back swing in’.

You tried to break me.

But you (G)see, what (CN.C.)does n’t kill you makes you Thanks to you I got a new thing start ed,

thanks to you I’m not the bro ken heart ed.

Thanks to you I’m fi n’ly think in’ ’bout me.

You (F)know in the end, the day I left was just a my be gin (Am)ning.

In the end,

what (CN.C.)does n’t kill you makes you (Am)strong er, stand a lit tle (F)tall er.

Does n’t mean I’m (C)lone ly when I’m a lone.

What does n’t kill you makes a (Am)fight er, foot steps e ven (F)light er.

Does n’t mean I’m (C)o ver ’cause you’re gone.

What does n’t kill you makes you strong er,

(F)strong er,

just (C)me, my self and I.

What does n’t kill you makes you (Am)strong er, stand a lit tle (F)tall er.

Does n’t mean I’m (C)lone ly when I’m a lone.

What does n’t kill you makes you strong er,

(F)strong er,

just (C)me, my self and I.

What does n’t kill you makes you (Am)strong er, stand a lit tle (F)tall er.

Does n’t mean I’m (C)lone ly when I’m a lone.

A lone.

Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" 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 A, 96 BPM.

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About “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)”

Can I play "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" 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 "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" 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 "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"?
"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"?
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. "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.