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Because Of You original guitar chords by
Kelly Clarkson
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Key: F minor•
Intro 1
Fm
Fm

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Db
Db
4

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Ebsus4
Ebsus4
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ooh- ooh, ooh
Fm
Fm

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Db
Db
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ooh-ooh-ooh- ooh
Verse 1
Ab
Ab
4

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Cm
Cm
3

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I will not make
Fm
Fm

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The same mistakes that you did
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Cm
Cm
3

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I will not let myself
Fm
Fm

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Eb
Eb
6

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Cause my heart so much misery
Ab
Ab
4

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Cm
Cm
3

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I will not break
Fm
Fm

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Eb
Eb
6

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The way you did, you fell so hard
Ab
Ab
4

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Cm
Cm
3

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I've learned the hard way
Fm
Fm

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Eb
Eb
6

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To never let it get that far
Chorus 1
Fm
Fm

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Because of you
Db
Db
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Fm
Fm

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Because of you
Db
Db
4

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I learned to play on the safe side
Eb
Eb
6

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C7
C7

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so I don't get hurt
Bbm7
Bbm7

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Because of you
Ab/C
Ab/C
6

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I find it hard to trust
Eb
Eb
6

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C7
C7

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not only me, but everyone around me
Dbmaj7
Dbmaj7
4

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Because of you
Eb
Eb
6

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I am afraid
Verse 2
Ab
Ab
4

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Cm
Cm
3

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I lose my way
Fm
Fm

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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And it's not too long before you point it out
Cm
Cm
3

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I cannot cry
Fm
Fm

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
Cm
Cm
3

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I'm forced to fake
Fm
Fm

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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A smile, a laugh every day of my life
Cm
Cm
3

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My heart can't possibly break
Fm
Fm

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Eb
Eb
6

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When it wasn't even whole to start with
Chorus 2
Fm
Fm

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Because of you
Db
Db
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Fm
Fm

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Because of you
Db
Db
4

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I learned to play on the safe side
Eb
Eb
6

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C7
C7

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so I don't get hurt
Bbm7
Bbm7

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Because of you
Ab/C
Ab/C
6

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I find it hard to trust
Eb
Eb
6

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C7
C7

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not only me, but everyone around me
Dbmaj7
Dbmaj7
4

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Because of you
Eb
Eb
6

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I am afraid
Bridge 1
Cm
Cm
3

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I watched you die
Fm
Fm

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Ebsus4
Ebsus4
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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I heard you cry every night in your sleep
Cm
Cm
3

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I was so young
Fm
Fm

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You should have known
Ebsus4
Ebsus4
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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Better than to lean on me
Cm
Cm
3

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Fm
Fm

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You never thought of anyone else
Ebsus4
Ebsus4
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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You just saw your pain
Cm
Cm
3

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Fm
Fm

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And now I cry in the middle of the night
Ebsus4
Ebsus4
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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For the same damn thing
Ebsus4
Ebsus4
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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Chorus 3
Fm
Fm

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Because of you
Db
Db
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Fm
Fm

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Because of you
Db
Db
4

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I learned to play on the safe side
Eb
Eb
6

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so I don't get hurt
Chorus 4
Gm
Gm
3

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Because of you
Eb
Eb
6

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F
F

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I try my hardest just to forget everything
Gm
Gm
3

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Because of you
Eb
Eb
6

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F
F

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D7
D7

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I don't know how to let anyone else in
Cm7
Cm7
3

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Because of you
Bb/D
Bb/D
3

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I'm ashamed of my life
F
F

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D7
D7

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Because it's empty
Ebmaj7
Ebmaj7

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Because of you
F
F

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I am afraid
Outro 1
Gm
Gm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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F
F

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Because of you (ah, ah)
Gm
Gm
3

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Eb
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6

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F
F

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Because of you, mmm, oh

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Fm

  • Db

    4

  • Ebsus4

    6

  • Eb

    6

  • Ab

    4

  • Cm

    3

  • C7

  • Bbm7

  • Ab/C

    6

  • Dbmaj7

    4

  • Gm

    3

  • F

  • D7

  • Cm7

    3

  • Bb/D

    3

  • Ebmaj7

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Because Of You by Kelly Clarkson is F minor.

The primary chords used in Because Of You are Fm, Db, Eb, Ab, Cm, C.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Fm, Db, Eb, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Because Of You is approximately 70 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Because Of You using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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