What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)

by Kelly Clarkson
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Lyrics

You know the bed feels warm er

(C)sleep ing here a lone.

You know I dream in col our

and (C)do the things I want.

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 ning 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 ler, 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, 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.

I’m not a (Am)lone.

What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" by Kelly Clarkson 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 C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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

Can I learn "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" 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 "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
What key is "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger) 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 "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" 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 "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)"?
"What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)"?
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 "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)"?
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. "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.