What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted

by Jimmy Ruffin

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Lyrics

As I walk this land with (Dm)bro ken dreams,

I have vis ions of man y things.

Love’s hap pi ness is (Dm)just an il lu sion filled with sad ness (D7)and con (Fm)fu sion.

What be comes of the (Em)bro ken heart ed who had love that’s now de (F)part ed?

(C)I know I’ve (Em)got to find (Am)some kind of (C)peace of mind.

(E7)May be...

The fruits of love grow (Dm)all a round,

but for me they come a tum bl in’ down.

Ev ’ry day heart aches (C7)grow a lit tle strong er,

I can’t stand (Eb)this pain much (Dm)long er.

I walk in shad ows, (Dm)search ing for light,

cold and a lone, no com fort in (Eb)sight.

Hop ing and pray in’ for (Dm)some one to care,

al ways mov in’ and (F)go in’ no (Fm)where.

What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted by Jimmy Ruffin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted” by Jimmy Ruffin 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 Eb at 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted" 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 "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted"?
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.