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 "Broken". Key of C, 132 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.

Broken — Simple Sheet Music

"Broken" 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 C, 132 BPM.

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

Lyrics

He’s got a (C)bro ken voice and a (Dm7)twist ed smile. Guess he’s (C)been that way now for (Dm7)quite a while. Got (C)blood on his shoes and (Dm7)mud on his brim. Did he (C)do it to him self, or was it (Dm7)done to him? Now (C)peo ple say that he (Dm7)don’t look well, but all he needs, from what I can tell, is (C)some one to were help wash a (Dm7)way all the pain from his (C)the pur ple hands be fore it (Dm7)gets too (F)late. I saw him stand a lone un der a (Dm7)bro ken street (F)light, so sin cere, sing in’ (Dm7)“Si lent Night.” But the (C)trees, one they were full, and the (Dm7)grass all was green. It was (C)the sweet est thing I fore have (Dm7)ev er (F)seen. I saw him stand a lone un der a (Dm7)bro ken street (F)light, so sin cere, sing in’ (Dm7)“Si lent Night.” But the (C)He may move slow, but (C)that don’t mean he’s (G)go in’ no where. (C)He may be mov in’ (Dm7)slow, but (C)that don’t mean he’s (G)go in’ (Dm7)no (C)where.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Jazz
Key: C
Tempo: 132 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Norah Jones

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How to Play "Broken" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.