What key is "Brokenhearted Girl" in?

"Brokenhearted Girl" by Beyonce is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Brokenhearted Girl" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Brokenhearted Girl" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Brokenhearted Girl"?

This arrangement of "Brokenhearted Girl" uses 8 chords: A7, Bb, C, Dm, Em7, F, Gm, Gm7.

How long does it take to learn "Brokenhearted Girl" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Beyonce can I play here?

Try "BABY BOY", "RESENTMENT", "DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You’re ev ’ry thing I thought you nev er were and noth ing like I thought you could have been.

But still you live in side of me, so tell I want me how is that?

You’re the on ly one I wish I could for get, but the on ly one I love to not for give.

And though you break my heart, but (C)you’re the on ly one.

And though there are (Gm7)times when I hate you, ’cause (Bb)I can’t e rase the (F)times that you’ve hurt me and put (C)tears on my face.

And e ven (Gm7)now while I hate you it (Bb)pains me to say, I (Dm)know I’ll be there at the (C)end of the day.

(Dm)I don’t want to be with out you babe, (Bb)I don’t want a bro ken heart.

Don’t (F)want to take a breath with out you babe, (C)I don’t want to play that part.

I (Dm)know that I love you but (Bb)let me just say, I (F)don’t want to love you in (C)no kind of way.

No no.

I don’t want a brok en heart, and (Bb)I don’t want to play the bro ken heart ed girl.

no.

No bro ken heart ed girl.

I’m no brok en heart ed (F)girl.

There’s some thing that I feel I need to say, but up to now I’ve al ways been a fraid that you would nev er come a round, and still I want to put this out.

You’re You say you’ve got the most re spect for me but some times I feel you’re not de serv of me.

And still you’re in my heart but (C)you’re the on ly one.

And yes, there are (Gm7)times when I hate you, but (Bb)I don’t com plain, ’cause (F)I’ve been a fraid that and you (C)would walk a way.

And Oh, but (Gm7)now I don’t hate you, I’m (Bb)hap py to say that (Dm)I will be there at the (C)end of the day.

(Dm)I don’t want to be with out you babe, (Bb)I don’t want a bro ken heart.

Don’t (F)want to take a breath with out you babe, (C)I don’t want to play that part.

I (Dm)know that I love you but (Bb)let me just say, I (F)don’t want to love you in (C)no kind of way.

No no.

I don’t want a brok en heart, and (Bb)I don’t want to play the bro ken heart ed girl.

no.

No bro ken heart ed girl.

I’m no brok en heart ed (F)girl.

No brok en heart ed girl.

Now I’m at a place I nev er (Dm)thought I’d be.

Ooh.

I’m liv ing in a world that’s all a bout (Dm)you and me.

Yeah.

Ain’t got to be a fraid, my brok en (F)heart is free

to spread my (Bb)wings (F)and (Gm)fly (F)a way.

A way with you.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Oh.

No bro ken heart ed girl.

Bro ken heart ed girl,

no,

no.

No bro ken heart ed girl,

no bro ken heart ed (F)girl.

Brokenhearted Girl by Beyonce

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 84 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Brokenhearted Girl”

What key is "Brokenhearted Girl" in?: "Brokenhearted Girl" by Beyonce is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Brokenhearted Girl" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Brokenhearted Girl" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Brokenhearted Girl"?: This arrangement of "Brokenhearted Girl" uses 8 chords: A7, Bb, C, Dm, Em7, F, Gm, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "Brokenhearted Girl" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Beyonce can I play here?: Try "BABY BOY", "RESENTMENT", "DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.