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.
Dreaming With A Broken Heart by John Mayer
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Dreaming With A Broken Heart”
- What key is "Dreaming With A Broken Heart" in?
- "Dreaming With A Broken Heart" by John Mayer is in the key of G with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Dreaming With A Broken Heart" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Dreaming With A Broken Heart" 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 "Dreaming With A Broken Heart"?
- This arrangement of "Dreaming With A Broken Heart" uses 12 chords: A7, Am7, C, C#dim, Csus2, Csus4, D, Dm, +4 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Dreaming With A Broken Heart" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
- Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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