Other arrangements of Brokedown Palace
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Fare you well,
my (Am)hon ey.
Fare you (F)well,
my on ly true (C)one.
All the birds
that were (Dm)sing ing
are (Bb)flown
ex cept you a (C)lone.
Goin’ to leave
this (Bb)broke down pal ace, on my (F)hands and my (Dm)knees
I will (Bb)roll, roll, (F)roll.
Make my self a bed
by the (Bb)wa ter side,
in my time, in my (G)time,
I will (Bb)roll, roll, (F)roll.
In a bed,
(A)in a bed, by the (Bb)wa ter side I will (F)lay my (G)head.
(F)Lis ten to the riv er sing sweet songs to (Bb)rock my (F)soul.
Goin’ to leave
this (Bb)broke down pal ace, on my (F)hands and my (Dm)knees
I will (Bb)roll, roll, (F)roll.
Make my self a bed
by the (Bb)wa ter side,
in my time, in my (G)time,
I will (Bb)roll, roll, (F)roll.
In a bed,
(A)in a bed, by the (Bb)wa ter side I will (F)lay my (G)head.
(F)Lis ten to the riv er sing sweet songs to (Bb)rock my (F)soul.
Do do do,
do do do (Bb)do.
Do
do (G)do
do (Bb)do do (F)do.
Do do do,
do do do (Bb)do.
Do
do (G)do
do (Bb)do do (F)do.
Do do do,
Do do do,
do (G)do
do (Bb)do do (F)do.
Brokedown Palace — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Brokedown Palace" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 108 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Brokedown Palace”
- Can I play "Brokedown Palace" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Brokedown Palace" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Brokedown Palace" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Brokedown Palace is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Brokedown Palace"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Brokedown Palace" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Brokedown Palace"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Brokedown Palace"?
- "Brokedown Palace" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Brokedown Palace"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, G.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Brokedown Palace"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Brokedown Palace" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Brokedown Palace"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Brokedown Palace" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.