Is "Broken Wings" 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 Wings"?

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 Wings" use?

Just 11 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm7, Csus2, Db, Eb, F, Fm, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

Super Simple Piano

Broken Wings

· by Mr. Mister

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Lyrics

(Gsus2)Ba by, don’t un der stand

why we can’t just hold on to each oth er’s hands.

(Gsus2)This time might be the last, I fear, that un less I the flesh make it all too makes clear I need you so.

I Whoa.

you (Csus2)so.

So (Cm7)Take these bro ken wings and learn to fly a gain, learn to live so (Ab)free.

When we (Cm7)hear the voic es sing, the book of (Bb)love will o pen up and let us (Ab)in.

(Cm7)Take these bro ken wings.

(Gsus2)Ba by, I think to night

we can take what was wrong to and make it right.

(Gsus2)Ba by, it’s all I know, I fear, that you’re half of the flesh make it blood that makes me whole.

need you so.

I need you (Csus2)so.

So (Cm7)take these bro ken wings and learn to fly a gain, learn to live so (Ab)free.

When we (Cm7)hear the voic es sing, the book of (Bb)love will o pen up and let us (Ab)in.

(Cm7)Take these bro ken wings.

(Ab)in.

Yeah, yeah.

Let us in.

(Ab)in.

(Cm7)Take these bro ken wings; you’ve got to (Bb)learn to fly, learn to live and (Ab)love so free.

And when we (Cm7)hear the voic es sing, the book of (Bb)love will o pen up for us and (Ab)let us in, yeah, yeah.

Yeah, yeah.

Broken Wings by Mr. Mister — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Broken Wings” by Mr. Mister 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 C at 132 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 Wings" 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 Wings"?: 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 Wings" use?: Just 11 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm7, Csus2, Db, Eb, F, Fm, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.