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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Brokedown Palace" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Brokedown Palace"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Brokedown Palace". Key of Bb, 108 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.