Learn "Dreaming with a Broken Heart" by John Mayer on Piano

Master "Dreaming with a Broken Heart" by John Mayer with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of G at 76 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 76 BPM.

Lyrics

When you’re (A7)dream ing with a bro (C)ken heart, the (A7)wak ing up is the (C)hard est part. You roll (A7)out of bed and down (C)on your knees, and for a (A7)mo ment, you can hard (C)ly breathe, won der ing, (Em7)was (D)she (G)real ly (C)here? Is she (Em7)stand (D)ing (G)in my (C)room? No, she’s (G)not, ’cause she’s (C)gone, (G)gone, (Gm)gone, (Am7)gone, (G)gone. When you’re (A7)dream ing with a bro (C)ken heart, the (A7)giv ing up is the (C)hard est part. She (A7)takes you in with her (C)cry ing eyes, then all (A7)at once you have to (C)say good bye, won der ing, (Em7)could (D)you (G)stay, my (C)love? And will you (Em7)wake (D)up (G)by my (C)side? No, she (G)can’t, ’cause she’s (C)gone, (G)gone, (Gm)gone, (Am7)gone, (G)gone. Now, do I have to (G)fall a sleep with (A7)ros es in my hand? Do I have to (G)fall a sleep with (A7)ros es in my hand? And do I have to (G)fall a sleep with ros es in my hand? Do I have to (G)fall a sleep with ros es in my, ros es in my hands? And would you (Em7)get (D)them (G)if I (C)did? No, you (G)won’t, ’cause you’re (C)gone, (G)gone, (Gm)gone, (Am7)gone, (G)gone. When you’re (A7)dream ing with a bro (C)ken heart, the (A7)wak ing up is the (C)hard est part.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
G
Tempo
76 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Dreaming With A Broken Heart" on Piano

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.