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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Breakeven Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Breakeven Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Breakeven Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Breakeven Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Breakeven Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Breakeven Chords – Harmonica
A heartfelt pop-rock ballad by The Script about the unequal pain of a breakup. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb, but these chords are written for open position in C.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
Verse 2
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
Chorus
F – C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am
Verse 3
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
Chorus
F – C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am
Bridge
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
Chorus
F – C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am
F – C
G – Am
Practice tip: The chord progression F-C-G-Am repeats throughout. Master switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Breakeven"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.
Is "Breakeven" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Breakeven" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Breakeven"?
It was written by Danny O'Donoghue, Mark Sheehan, Steve Kipner, Andrew Frampton, and released in 2008.