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Breakeven

The Script

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Breakeven by The Script

Level: Beginner Decade: 2000s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
C  G  D  Em
C  G  D  Em
C  G  D  Em
C  G  D  Em
Em D  G  Am7


Em  I'm Still AliveD But I'm 
Barely BreathGingAm7​
Just EmPrayin' To A GodD That I
 Don't Believe InG   Am7​
Cos EmI Got TimeD While She Got
 FreeGdomAm7​
Cos EmWhen A Heart BreaksD No It
  Don't Break EGvenAm7​


Em  Her Best DaysD Will Be Some
 Of My GWorsAm7t 
Em  She Finally MetD A Man That's
   Gonna GPut Her Am7First
While EmI'm Wide AwakeD She's No
  Trouble GSleeAm7ping
Cos EmWhen A Heart BreaksD No It
  Don't Break EGven, EAm7ven, No


C  What AmG I Supposed To Do When
    The DBest Part Of Me 
    EmWas Always You, ACnd
What Am GI Supposed To Say When
   I'm DAll Choked UpEm That 
   You're Ok, CYeah
GI'm Falling ToD PEmieceCs, Yeah 
GI'm Falling ToD PEmieces 


Em  D  G  Am7


They EmSay Bad ThingsD Happen 
For A ReasonG   Am7​
But EmNo Wise WordsD Gonna Stop
 The BleedingG    Am7​
Cos EmShe's Moved OnD While I'm
 Still GrievGingAm7 
And EmWhen A Heart BreaksD No 
It Don't Break Even Even
T Don't Break EGven EAm7ven



C  What AmG I Supposed To Do When
    The DBest Part Of Me 
    EmWas Always You, CAnd
What Am GI Supposed To Say When
   I'm DAll Choked UpEm That 
   You're Ok, YCeah
GI'm Falling ToD PEmieceCs, Yeah 
GI'm Falling ToD PEmieceCs, Yeah
GI'm Falling ToD PEmieces One Still In Love While The Other One's Leaving
C  GI'm Falling ToD PEmieces Cos When A Heart Breaks No It Don't Breakeven


Em  D   G   Am7
Em  D   G   Am7


You Got EmHis Heart And MyD Heart And None Of The Pain
GYou Took Your SuiAm7tcase, I Took The Blame
Now I'm EmTryna Make SenseD Of 
What Little RemGains, Oh
Cos You Am7Left Me With No Love And No Love To My Name 


Em  I'm Still AliveD But 
  I'm Barely BreathGingAm7​
Just EmPrayin' To A GodD That 
I Don't Believe InG   Am7​
Cos EmI Got TimeD While 
She Got FreeGdomAm7​
Cos EmWhen A Heart Breaks 
DNo It Don't Break
GNo, It Don't Break
Am7No, It Don't Break CEven, No! 


What Am GI Gonna Do When The 
DBest Part Of Me 
EmWas Always You,C And
What Am GI Supposed To Say When 
I'm DAll Choked 
Up EmThat You're Ok
C  GI'm Falling ToD PEmieceCs, Yeah 
GI'm Falling ToD PEmieceCs, Yeah Oh, I'm Falling, I'm Falling    Yeah
GI'm Falling ToD PEmieces One Still In Love While The Other One's Leaving
C  GI'm Falling ToD PEmieces Cos When A Heart Breaks No It Don't Breakeven


C  G  D  Em
C  G  D  Em


Oh, It Don't CBreak GEven, DNoEm, Oh
Oh, It Don't CBreak GEven, DNoEm, Oh
Oh, It Don't CBreak GEven, DNoEm​


C  G  D  Em

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FAQ

What are the chords for Breakeven?

The chords for Breakeven are: C, G, D, Em, Am7

What is the original key of Breakeven?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Breakeven?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Breakeven in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Breakeven be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Breakeven on ukulele?

Chord Breakeven can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Breakeven?

Breakeven uses 5 chords: C, G, D, Em, Am7

What is the easiest way to play Breakeven?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Breakeven released in?

Breakeven was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Breakeven?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Breakeven to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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