Dreaming With A Broken Heart

by John Mayer
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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.

Dreaming With A Broken Heart — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Dreaming With A Broken Heart" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 76 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Dreaming With A Broken Heart”

Why does "Dreaming With A Broken Heart" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Dreaming With A Broken Heart".
What key is "Dreaming With A Broken Heart" by John Mayer played in?
Dreaming With A Broken Heart is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dreaming With A Broken Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dreaming With A Broken Heart" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Dreaming With A Broken Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dreaming With A Broken Heart"?
"Dreaming With A Broken Heart" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dreaming With A Broken Heart"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A7, Am7, C, C#dim, Csus2, Csus4, D, Dm, +4 more.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Dreaming With A Broken Heart"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Dreaming With A Broken Heart".
Can I see all the notes in "Dreaming With A Broken Heart"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 76 BPM.