Broken Vow

by Josh Groban
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Lyrics

Tell me his name, I (A)want to (D)know

the way he looks and (F#7)where you (Bm)go.

I need to (G)see his (A)face, I (F#m7)need to (B7)un der (Em)stand

why you and (Bb6)I came to an (A7sus)end.

Tell me a gain, I (A)want to (D)hear

who broke my faith in (F#7)all these (Bm)years.

Who lays with (G)you at (A)night while (F#m7)I’m here (B7)all a (Em)lone,

re mem b’rin’ (Bb6)when I was your (A7sus)end.

(A7sus)own?

I let you (Bm)go,

I let you (F#m)fly.

Why do I (G)keep

on ask ing (F#)why

I let you (Bm)go,

now that I’ve (D)found

a way to (D)keep,

(A7sus)some

(Bm9)how;

more than a (D)bro

(A7sus)ken

(D)vow.

Tell me the words I (A)nev er (D)said.

Show me the tears you (F#7)nev er (Bm)shed.

Give me the (G)touch, the one you (F#m7)prom ised (B7)to be (Em)mine.

Or has it (Gm)van ished for all (A7sus)time?

I let you (Bm)go,

I let you (F#m)fly.

Why do I (G)keep

on ask ing (F#)why

I let you (Bm)go,

now that I’ve (D)found

a way to (D)keep

(A7)some

(Bm9)how

more than a (D)bro

(A7)ken

(D)vow.

I close my (F#m)eyes

and dream of (Bm7)you and I and (E7)then I re al (A)ize

there’s more to (Bm7)love than on ly bit ter ness and (F#m9)lies.

I close my eyes.

I’d give a (D)vow.

Broken Vow — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Broken Vow" by Josh Groban: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Broken Vow”

What key is "Broken Vow" by Josh Groban played in?
Broken Vow is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Broken Vow"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Broken Vow" 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 "Broken Vow"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Broken Vow"?
"Broken Vow" was originally performed by Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Broken Vow"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, A7, B7, Bb6, Bm, Bm7, Bm9, C#, +11 more.
What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Broken Vow" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Broken Vow" by Josh Groban. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Broken Vow" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Broken Vow" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.