Breakeven Chords Guitar Chords
The Script
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Breakeven Chords is a hit song by The Script from their 2008 self-titled debut album. It blends pop-rock with moving lyrics about heartbreak, driven by acoustic guitar and expressive vocals. The song is in the key of G with a capo on the 3rd fret, using chords Em, D, G, Am, and C. Focus on smooth transitions between the barre chords and maintaining the steady strumming pattern to capture its rhythmic energy.
Chords Used
Strumming Pattern
♩ 90 BPM↓ ↓↑ ↑↓↑
D DU UDU
A steady, flowing pattern that matches the song's emotional pop-rock feel.
Intro
Verse 1
I'm Still Alive But I'm Barely Breathing
Just Prayed To A God That I Don't Believe In
'Cause I Got Time While She Got Freedom
'Cause When A Heart Breaks, No, It Don't Break Even
Verse 2
Her Best Days Were Some Of My Worst
She Finally Met A Man That's Gonna Put Her First
While I'm Wide Awake She's No Trouble Sleeping
'Cause When A Heart Breaks No It Don't Break Even, Even, No
Chorus
What Am I Supposed To Do When The Best Part Of Me Was Always You
What Am I Supposed To Say When I'm All Choked Up That You're OK
I'm Falling To Pieces, Yeah
I'm Falling To Pieces
Verse 3
They Say Bad Things Happen For A Reason
But No Wise Words Gonna Stop The Bleeding
'Cause She's Moved On While I'm Still Grieving
And When A Heart Breaks No It Don't Break Even, Even, No
Chorus 2
What Am I Supposed To Do When The Best Part Of Me Was Always You
What Am I Supposed To Say When I'm All Choked Up That You're OK
I'm Falling To Pieces, Yeah
I'm Falling To Pieces
I'm Falling To Pieces
I'm Falling To Pieces
Bridge
Oh, You Got His Heart And My Heart And None Of The Pain
You Took Your Suitcase, I Took The Blame
Now I'm Tryna Make Sense Of What Little Remains, Ooh
'Cause You Left Me With No Love And Honour To My Name
Verse 4
I'm Still Alive But I'm Barely Breathing
Just Prayed To A God That I Don't Believe In
'Cause I Got Time While She Got Freedom
'Cause When A Heart Breaks, No, It Don't
No, It Don't Break No, It Don't Break Even, No
Chorus 3
What Am I Supposed To Do When The Best Part Of Me Was Always You
What Am I Supposed To Say When I'm All Choked Up That You're OK
I'm Falling To Pieces, Yeah
I'm Falling To Pieces
I'm Falling To Pieces
I'm Falling To Pieces
Outro
Oh, It Don't Break Even No
Oh, It Don't Break Even No
Oh, It Don't Break Even No