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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Broken Things" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Broken Things" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Broken Things" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Broken Things"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Broken Things" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Broken Things"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Broken Things" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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