Is "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" 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 "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"?

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 "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" use?

Just 9 chords: A, B, Bsus4, C#m, E, Emaj7, F#, F#m7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Bee Gees songs work for kids?

Try "EMOTION", "SECRET LOVE", "YOU WIN AGAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

How Can You Mend A Broken Heart

· by Bee Gees

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Lyrics

I can think feel of the young er days when (Emaj7)liv ing for my life

was (F#m7)ev ’ry thing a man could want to (E)do.

(G#)I could nev er see to (C#m)mor

row,

but (F#)I was nev er told

a (B)bout

the sor row.

(Bsus)And

(Emaj7)how can you mend

a bro ken heart?

(F#m7)How can you stop the rain from fall ing down?

(A)How can you (B)stop

the sun from (B)shin ing?

What makes the (B)world go (E)’round?

(Emaj7)How can you mend

this bro ken man?

How can a los er ev er win?

Please (A)help

me (B)mend

my (A)bro

ken (B)heart

and let me (B)live

a (E)gain.

I can think feel of the breeze er days that (Emaj7)rus tles through the trees

and (F#m7)mist y mem o ries of days gone (E)by.

(G#)We could nev er see to (C#m)mor

row;

but (F#)no one said a word

a (B)bout

the sor row.

(Bsus)And

(Emaj7)how can you mend

a bro ken heart?

(F#m7)How can you stop the rain from fall ing down?

(A)How can you (B)stop

the sun from (B)shin ing?

What makes the (B)world go (E)’round?

(Emaj7)How can you mend

this bro ken man?

How can a los er ev er win?

Please (A)help

me (B)mend

my (A)bro

ken (B)heart

and let me (B)live

a (E)gain.

(E)gain.

How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” by Bee Gees 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 E at 72 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to develop your chord vocabulary in the key of E, and that pedal bass pattern in your left hand is your anchor — keep it steady and smooth while your right hand handles the melodic line above. At 72 BPM you have breathing room, but don't let that fool you; the real challenge is navigating nine distinct chord shapes cleanly, especially the Bsus4 to B resolution and the shift from Emaj7 into C#m. Practice those two transitions hands-separate first, looping them until the fingering feels automatic. Watch your right hand during the vocal-melodic phrases — they'll want to rush ahead of the beat, so count internally and let the sadness in the melody breathe. Your F#m7 shape may feel awkward at first; drill it in isolation until you can land it without looking down. This is the piece that'll make jazzy seventh chords and sus voicings feel like second nature in your playing.

Frequently asked questions

Is "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" 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 "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"?: 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 "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" use?: Just 9 chords: A, B, Bsus4, C#m, E, Emaj7, F#, F#m7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bee Gees songs work for kids?: Try "EMOTION", "SECRET LOVE", "YOU WIN AGAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.