Broken Things

by Matthew West
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(C)(Oh.

(Am7)Oh.)

If grace was a king dom,

I stopped at the gate,

think ing I don’t de serve to pass (C)through af ter all the mis takes that I (C5)made.

Oh, but I heard a (C5)whis per

as Heav en bent down.

Said, “Child, don’t you know that the first will be last, and the last get a crown?”

And now, (C)I’m just a beg gar in the (Dm7)pres ence (C)of a King.

I (Am7)wish I could bring (Csus2)so much (Fsus2)more.

But if it’s (C)true

(Dm7)You use (C)bro ken things,

then (Am7)here I am, Lord.

(F5)I’m all (C)yours.

Oh, (Dm7)whoa.

(Am7)Oh.

The pag es of his t’ry,

they (F)tell me it’s (C)true,

that it’s nev er the per fect; it’s (G)al ways the ones with the scars that You use.

Oh, it’s the reb els and the (C5)prod i gals,

(F)it’s the hum ble and the (C)weak.

All the mis fit (Am7)he roes You (G)chose tell me (F)there’s hope for (G)sin ners like me.

And now, (F5)I’m all (C)yours.

Oh, (Dm7)whoa.

(Am7)Oh.

I’m all (C)yours.

Oh, (Dm7)whoa.

(Am7)Oh.

I’m all

Grace is a king dom

with (Csus)gates o pen (C)wide,

and there’s a seat at the ta ble just wait ing for you, so (G)come on in (C)side.

Broken Things — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Broken Things" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 168 BPM.

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

About “Broken Things

Why does "Broken Things" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Broken Things".
What key is "Broken Things" by Matthew West played in?
Broken Things is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Broken Things"?
The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Broken Things" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Broken Things"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Broken Things"?
"Broken Things" was originally performed by Matthew West. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Broken Things"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am7, C, Cpow, Csus2, Csus4, Dm7, F, Fpow, +3 more.
What other songs by Matthew West can I play here?
Try "DO SOMETHING", "GRACE WINS", "MORE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Broken Things"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Broken Things".
Can I see all the notes in "Broken Things"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 168 BPM.

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