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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Brokedown Palace" by Grateful Dead: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Brokedown Palace" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Brokedown Palace" by Grateful Dead. 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 "Brokedown Palace" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Brokedown Palace" 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.