Is "Broken" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Broken"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Broken" use?

Just 6 chords: A, Bm, D, Em, F#m, G. Take it one section at a time.

Super Simple Piano

Broken

· by lovelytheband

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Lyrics

I like that you’re bro ken, bro ken like me.

May be that makes me a fool.

I like that you’re lone ly, lone ly like me.

I could be lone ly with you.

I met you late night at a par ty, some trust fund ba by’s but Brook lyn loft.

There’s By the bath room, you said, “Let’s talk,” tucked but my con fi dence is wear ing off.

Well, these aren’t my (Em)peo ple, these aren’t my (Bm)friends.

She grabbed my (D)face and that’s when she (A)said:

I like that you’re bro ken, bro ken like me.

May be that makes me a fool.

I like that you’re lone ly, lone ly like me.

I could be lone ly with you.

There’s some thing trag ic, but al most pure.

Think I could love you, but I’m not sure.

There’s some thing whole some, there’s some thing sweet tucked in your eyes fi that I’d love to meet.

Well, these aren’t my (Em)peo ple, these aren’t my (Bm)friends.

She grabbed my (D)face and that’s when she (A)said:

I like that you’re bro ken, bro ken like me.

May be that makes me a fool.

I like that you’re lone ly, lone ly like me.

I could be lone ly with you.

There’s some thing trag Well, life is not a (F#m)love song (Bm)that we like.

We’re all bro ken (Em)piec es (A)float ing by.

Life is not a (F#m)love song, (Bm)we can try to fix our bro ken (Em)piec es one (A)at a time.

I like that you’re bro ken, bro ken like me.

May be that makes me a fool.

I like that you’re lone ly, lone ly like me.

I could be lone ly with you.

I like that you’re bro ken, bro ken like me.

May be that makes me a fool.

I like that you’re lone ly, lone ly like me.

I could be lone ly with you.

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Broken by lovelytheband — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Broken” by lovelytheband in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 126 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Broken" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Broken"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Broken" use?: Just 6 chords: A, Bm, D, Em, F#m, G. Take it one section at a time.