Breakeven by The Script

Key: A# · 185 BPM · 3/4

Breakeven by The Script is written in Bb major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped), played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation: Eb-Bb-F-Gm. At 185 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)), played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation in Bb major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-vi-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1AD-A-E-F#m
Capo 3GC-G-D-Em
Capo 6EA-E-B-C#m

Chord chart

  • 0:01 Eb
  • 0:01 Bb
  • 0:03 F
  • 0:04 Gm
  • 0:07 Bb
  • 0:13 F
  • 0:14 Gm
  • 0:16 Eb
  • 0:17 Bb
  • 0:19 Gm
  • 0:23 Bb
  • 0:31 Gm
  • 0:33 Bb
  • 0:35 Cm7
  • 0:36 Gm7
  • 0:38 Bb
  • 0:41 Gm
  • 0:43 Bb
  • 0:50 Eb
  • 0:52 Gm7
  • 0:53 Bb
  • 0:57 Gm7
  • 1:00 Eb
  • 1:02 Gm
  • 1:03 Bb
  • 1:10 F
  • 1:11 Gm
  • 1:12 Eb
  • 1:13 Bb
  • 1:15 F
  • 1:15 Gm
  • 1:17 Eb
  • 1:18 Bb
  • 1:20 F
  • 1:21 Gm
  • 1:22 Eb
  • 1:23 Bb
  • 1:25 F
  • 1:26 Gm
  • 1:28 F
  • 1:29 Bb
  • 1:31 Eb
  • 1:32 Gm
  • 1:34 Bb
  • 1:36 Eb
  • 1:37 Gm
  • 1:39 Bb
  • 1:43 Gm
  • 1:44 Bb
  • 1:48 Gm
  • 1:49 Bb
  • 1:55 F
  • 1:56 Gm
  • 1:58 Eb
  • 1:59 Bb
  • 2:01 F
  • 2:02 Gm
  • 2:03 Eb
  • 2:04 Bb
  • 2:06 F
  • 2:07 Gm
  • 2:08 Eb
  • 2:09 Bb
  • 2:11 F
  • 2:12 Gm
  • 2:13 Eb
  • 2:14 Bb
  • 2:16 F
  • 2:17 Gm
  • 2:18 Eb
  • 2:19 Bb
  • 2:21 F
  • 2:22 Gm7
  • 2:26 Gm
  • 2:31 Bb
  • 2:34 Gm7
  • 2:35 Am
  • 2:36 Bb
  • 2:37 Eb
  • 2:39 Gm
  • 2:41 Bb
  • 2:42 Eb
  • 2:47 Bb
  • 2:59 Gm
  • 3:00 Bb
  • 3:04 Gm
  • 3:05 Bb
  • 3:09 Eb
  • 3:10 Bb
  • 3:12 F
  • 3:13 Gm
  • 3:15 Eb
  • 3:15 Bb
  • 3:17 F
  • 3:18 Gm
  • 3:20 Eb
  • 3:21 Bb
  • 3:22 F
  • 3:23 Gm
  • 3:25 Eb
  • 3:26 Bb
  • 3:27 F
  • 3:28 Gm
  • 3:30 Eb
  • 3:31 Bb
  • 3:32 F
  • 3:33 Gm
  • 3:35 Eb
  • 3:36 Bb
  • 3:38 F
  • 3:39 Gm
  • 3:40 Eb
  • 3:41 Bb
  • 3:44 Gm
  • 3:45 Eb
  • 3:46 Bb
  • 3:49 Gm
  • 3:50 Eb
  • 3:51 Bb
  • 3:54 Gm
  • 3:55 Eb
  • 3:56 Bb
  • 3:59 Gm
  • 4:01 Eb
  • 4:01 Bb
  • 4:03 F
  • 4:04 Gm
  • 4:06 Eb
  • 4:07 Bb
  • 4:08 F
  • 4:09 Gm
  • 4:11 Eb
  • 4:12 Bb
  • 4:13 F
  • 4:14 Gm

Frequently asked questions

What key is Breakeven in?

Breakeven is in Bb major.

What chords does Breakeven use?

The core of Breakeven cycles through Eb, Bb, F, Gm (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Breakeven?

Breakeven runs at 185 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Breakeven use?

Breakeven follows the I-V-vi-IV progression, played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Breakeven?

Capo 1 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Bb major.

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