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Breakeven Chords

Here are the chords for “Breakeven” by The Script — in the key of Gm (Gm, F, A# and Cm). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:GmFA#CmD#

Chords for Breakeven

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
B
3
90
GmIm still alive but Im
Fbarely breathingBb Cm 
 JustGmprayed to a God
Fthat I dont believe inBb Cm 
 CauseGmI got time while
Fshe got freedomBb Cm 
 CauseGmwhen a heart breaks,
 no, itFdont break evenBb Cm 
 HerGmbest days were
Fsome of myBbworstCm 
 SheGmfinally met a man
 thatsFgonna put herBbfirstCm 
 WhileGmIm wide awake
 shes noFtroubleBbsleepingCm 
 CauseGmwhen a heart breaks no it
Fdont breakBbeven, even,Cmno
EbWhat am IBbsupposed to do when
 theFbest part of me wasGmalways you
EbWhat am IBbsupposed to say when
 ImFall choked up thatGmyoure OK
EbImBbfalling toFpieces,Gmyeah
EbImBbfalling toFpiecesGm 
 TheyGmsay bad things happen
Ffor a reasonBb Cm 
 ButGmno wise words gonna
Fstop the bleedingBb Cm 
 CauseGmshes moved on while
FIm stillBbgrievingCm 
 AndGmwhen a heart breaks no it
Fdont break even,Bbeven,Cmno
EbWhat am IBbsupposed to do when the
Fbest part of me wasGmalways you
EbWhat am IBbsupposed to say when
 ImFall choked up thatGmyoure OK
EbImBbfalling toFpieces,Gmyeah
EbImBbfalling toFpiecesGm 
EbImBbfalling toFpiecesGm 
EbImBbfalling toFpiecesGm 
GmFBbCm
 Oh, you got hisGmheart and
 my heart andFnone of the pain
BbYou took your suitcase,
CmI took the blame
 Now ImGmtryna make sense
 of whatFlittleBbremains, ooh
 Cause youCmleft me with no
 love and honour to my name
GmIm still alive but
 ImFbarely breathingBb Cm 
 JustGmprayed to a God
Fthat I dont believe inBb Cm 
 CauseGmI got time while
Fshe got freedomBb Cm 
 CauseGmwhen a heart breaks,
 no, itFdont
BbNo, it dont break
 No, itCmdont breakEbeven, no
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About Breakeven

The Script's “Breakeven” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — Gm, F, A#, Cm and D# — with the progression centred on Gm, F and A#. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Breakeven — FAQ

What key is “Breakeven” in?

“Breakeven” by The Script is in the key of Gm. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Breakeven”?

“Breakeven” uses 5 chords: Gm, F, A#, Cm and D#.

Is “Breakeven” easy to play on guitar?

“Breakeven” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Breakeven”?

“Breakeven” is performed by The Script.