Brokedown Palace

by Grateful Dead
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Lyrics

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 β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Brokedown Palace" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About β€œBrokedown Palace”

Where are the chord symbols for "Brokedown Palace" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Brokedown Palace" is in Bb.
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 β€” 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.
Does "Brokedown Palace" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Brokedown Palace" is in the key of Bb at 108 BPM.
What chords are in "Brokedown Palace"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.