 " Breakaway " is a folk pop song with a length of three minutes and fifty @-@ seven seconds . It is composed in the key of C major , with a tempo of 160 beats per minute . T.U. Dawood of Dawn lauded the song for being the best track on the album , writing " " Breakaway " is an enchanting single that will have you humming along to its infectious , gentle chorus and the inspiring lyrics . " It has a chord progression of Am7 – GB – C @-@ F ( 9 ) and Clarkson 's vocal range in the song spans two octaves from the low note of G3 to the note of D5 . Sam Lansky of PopCrush.com thought that Clarkson 's vocal floated over strummed guitars and airy drums , a combination which elevated the inspirational message of the song . Dave Donelly of Sputnikmusic noted that " Breakaway " successfully contrasted typical acoustic verse with a soaring pop chorus which was interspersed by Clarkson ’ s controlled but powerful voice . 
