Bless The Broken Road

by Rascal Flatts
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Lyrics

(C)I set out on a nar row way (F)man y years a go,

(C)hop ing I would find true love a (F)long the bro ken road.

But (Am7)I got lost a time or two, (F)wiped my brow and kept (Dm7)push in’ through.

(C)I could n’t see how (G)ev er y sign (F)point ed straight to you.

But ev (Dm)er (C)y (F6)long (C)lost dream

led (Dm)me (C)to (G)where (G7)you (C)are.

Oth (Dm)ers (C)who (F)broke (C)my (Am7)heart,

they (G)were (C)like (Dm7)north (C)ern stars

(C)point (Dm)ing (C)me (F)on (C)my way

in (Dm)to (C)your (G)lov (G7)ing (Am)arms.

This (G)much (C)I (Dm7)know is (Fsus2)true:

that (C)God blessed the bro ken road that (F)led me straight to you.

Yes, He did.

I (C)think a bout the years I’ve (Am)spent

just (G)pass in’ through.

I’d (C)like to have the time I lost

and give it (F)back to you.

But (Am11)you just smile and take my hand.

(F)You’ve been there, you (Dm7)un der stand (C)it’s all part of a grand er plan (F)that is (F)com in’ true.

Ev (Dm)er (C)y

(C)Now I’m just a (F)roll in’ (C)home

in to my (G)lov er’s (Am)arms.

This (G)much (C)I (Dm7)know is (Fsus2)true:

that (C)God blessed the bro ken road that (F)led me straight to you,

that (C)God blessed the bro ken road

that (F)led me straight

to (C)you.

Bless The Broken Road — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Bless The Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 138 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Bless The Broken Road”

What key is "Bless The Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts played in?
Bless The Broken Road is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bless The Broken Road"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bless The Broken Road" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Bless The Broken Road"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bless The Broken Road"?
"Bless The Broken Road" was originally performed by Rascal Flatts. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Bless The Broken Road"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Am7, Amin, C, Dm, Dm7, F, F6, +3 more.
What other songs by Rascal Flatts can I play here?
Try "TO MAKE HER LOVE ME", "BACKWARDS", "LIFE IS A HIGHWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Bless The Broken Road" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bless The Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Bless The Broken Road" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Bless The Broken Road" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.