Is "Brokenhearted Girl" 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 "Brokenhearted Girl"?

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 "Brokenhearted Girl" use?

Just 8 chords: A7, Bb, C, Dm, Em7, F, Gm, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.

What other Beyonce songs work for kids?

Try "BABY BOY", "RESENTMENT", "DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Brokenhearted Girl

· by Beyonce

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Lyrics

You’re ev ’ry thing I thought you nev er were and noth ing like I thought you could have been.

But still you live in side of me, so tell I want me how is that?

You’re the on ly one I wish I could for get, but the on ly one I love to not for give.

And though you break my heart, but (C)you’re the on ly one.

And though there are (Gm7)times when I hate you, ’cause (Bb)I can’t e rase the (F)times that you’ve hurt me and put (C)tears on my face.

And e ven (Gm7)now while I hate you it (Bb)pains me to say, I (Dm)know I’ll be there at the (C)end of the day.

(Dm)I don’t want to be with out you babe, (Bb)I don’t want a bro ken heart.

Don’t (F)want to take a breath with out you babe, (C)I don’t want to play that part.

I (Dm)know that I love you but (Bb)let me just say, I (F)don’t want to love you in (C)no kind of way.

No no.

I don’t want a brok en heart, and (Bb)I don’t want to play the bro ken heart ed girl.

no.

No bro ken heart ed girl.

I’m no brok en heart ed (F)girl.

There’s some thing that I feel I need to say, but up to now I’ve al ways been a fraid that you would nev er come a round, and still I want to put this out.

You’re You say you’ve got the most re spect for me but some times I feel you’re not de serv of me.

And still you’re in my heart but (C)you’re the on ly one.

And yes, there are (Gm7)times when I hate you, but (Bb)I don’t com plain, ’cause (F)I’ve been a fraid that and you (C)would walk a way.

And Oh, but (Gm7)now I don’t hate you, I’m (Bb)hap py to say that (Dm)I will be there at the (C)end of the day.

(Dm)I don’t want to be with out you babe, (Bb)I don’t want a bro ken heart.

Don’t (F)want to take a breath with out you babe, (C)I don’t want to play that part.

I (Dm)know that I love you but (Bb)let me just say, I (F)don’t want to love you in (C)no kind of way.

No no.

I don’t want a brok en heart, and (Bb)I don’t want to play the bro ken heart ed girl.

no.

No bro ken heart ed girl.

I’m no brok en heart ed (F)girl.

No brok en heart ed girl.

Now I’m at a place I nev er (Dm)thought I’d be.

Ooh.

I’m liv ing in a world that’s all a bout (Dm)you and me.

Yeah.

Ain’t got to be a fraid, my brok en (F)heart is free

to spread my (Bb)wings (F)and (Gm)fly (F)a way.

A way with you.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Oh.

No bro ken heart ed girl.

Bro ken heart ed girl,

no,

no.

No bro ken heart ed girl,

no bro ken heart ed (F)girl.

Brokenhearted Girl by Beyonce — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Brokenhearted Girl” by Beyonce 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 Bb at 84 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 "Brokenhearted Girl" 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 "Brokenhearted Girl"?: 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 "Brokenhearted Girl" use?: Just 8 chords: A7, Bb, C, Dm, Em7, F, Gm, Gm7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Beyonce songs work for kids?: Try "BABY BOY", "RESENTMENT", "DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.