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 Things". Key of C, 168 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 Things — Simple Sheet Music

"Broken Things" 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, 168 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

(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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet

Song Details

Category: Christian/Gospel
Key: C
Tempo: 168 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Matthew West

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How to Play "Broken Things" 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.