Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart

by Alicia Keys

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I still would be, I still would be, I’d still do it.

E ven if you were a (C)mil lion miles a way, I could still (Bb)feel you in my bed;

near me, touch me, feel me.

And (C)e ven at the bot tom of the (F)sea, I could still (Bb)hear in side my head,

tell in’ me, “Touch me, feel me.”

(Dm)And all the (C)time, you (Dm)were tell (C)in’ me lies.

(F)So to night, I wan na (Csus)find a (C)way to make it (F)with out you.

To night, I’m gon na (Csus)find a (C)way to make (Gm)it (F)with (Bb)out (F)you.

I’m gon na (Csus)hold on (C)to the times (Gm)that (F)we (Bb)had.

(F)To (Gm)night, I’m gon na (Csus)find a (C)way to make it (F)with out you.

Have you ev er tried (C)sleep in’ with a bro ken heart?

Well, you could try (Bb)sleep in’ in my bed;

lone ly on me.

No bod y ev er shut it down like you.

You wore the (C)crown, you made my (Bb)bod y feel (Bb)heav en bound.

Why don’t you hold me, need me?

I thought you told me you’d nev er leave me.

Look in’ in the (C)sky, I can see your face and I know (Bb)right where I fit in.

Take me; make me.

You know that I’ll al ways be in love with (C)you,

(F)right (Gm)till (F)the (Bb)end.

(Oh.) (F)So to it (F)with out you.

(Gm11)An y bod y could have told you right from the start it’s ’bout to fall a part.

So rath er than hold on to a bro ken dream, (Dm)I’ll (C)just (F)hold (Gm)on (F)to (Gm)love.

And I could find a way to make it.

(F)Don’t hold on too (Bb)tight; I’ll (C)make it with (F)out (Gm)you (F)to (Gm)night.

(F)So to night, I wan na (Csus)find a (C)way to make it (F)with out you.

To night, I’m gon na (Csus)find a (C)way to make (Gm)it (F)with (Bb)out (F)you.

I’m gon na (Csus)hold on (C)to the times (Gm)that (F)we (Bb)had.

(F)To (Gm)night, I’m gon na (Csus)find a (C)way to make it (F)with out you.

(Hold on.)

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Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart by Alicia Keys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart by Alicia Keys 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 85 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 "Try Sleeping With 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 "Try Sleeping With 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.