How Can You Mend A Broken Heart

by Bee Gees
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Lyrics

I can think feel of the young er days when (Emaj7)liv ing for my life

was (F#m7)ev ’ry thing a man could want to (E)do.

(G#)I could nev er see to (C#m)mor

row,

but (F#)I was nev er told

a (B)bout

the sor row.

(Bsus)And

(Emaj7)how can you mend

a bro ken heart?

(F#m7)How can you stop the rain from fall ing down?

(A)How can you (B)stop

the sun from (B)shin ing?

What makes the (B)world go (E)’round?

(Emaj7)How can you mend

this bro ken man?

How can a los er ev er win?

Please (A)help

me (B)mend

my (A)bro

ken (B)heart

and let me (B)live

a (E)gain.

I can think feel of the breeze er days that (Emaj7)rus tles through the trees

and (F#m7)mist y mem o ries of days gone (E)by.

(G#)We could nev er see to (C#m)mor

row;

but (F#)no one said a word

a (B)bout

the sor row.

(Bsus)And

(Emaj7)how can you mend

a bro ken heart?

(F#m7)How can you stop the rain from fall ing down?

(A)How can you (B)stop

the sun from (B)shin ing?

What makes the (B)world go (E)’round?

(Emaj7)How can you mend

this bro ken man?

How can a los er ev er win?

Please (A)help

me (B)mend

my (A)bro

ken (B)heart

and let me (B)live

a (E)gain.

(E)gain.

How Can You Mend A Broken Heart — Piano Lead Sheet

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"How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 72 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to develop your chord vocabulary in the key of E, and that pedal bass pattern in your left hand is your anchor — keep it steady and smooth while your right hand handles the melodic line above.

At 72 BPM you have breathing room, but don't let that fool you; the real challenge is navigating nine distinct chord shapes cleanly, especially the Bsus4 to B resolution and the shift from Emaj7 into C#m.

Practice those two transitions hands-separate first, looping them until the fingering feels automatic.

Watch your right hand during the vocal-melodic phrases — they'll want to rush ahead of the beat, so count internally and let the sadness in the melody breathe.

Your F#m7 shape may feel awkward at first; drill it in isolation until you can land it without looking down.

This is the piece that'll make jazzy seventh chords and sus voicings feel like second nature in your playing.

About “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart

Where are the chord symbols for "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" is in E.
What key is "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" by Bee Gees played in?
How Can You Mend A Broken Heart is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" 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 "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"?
"How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" was originally performed by Bee Gees. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, B, Bsus4, C#m, E, Emaj7, F#, F#m7, +1 more.
What other songs by Bee Gees can I play here?
Try "EMOTION", "SECRET LOVE", "YOU WIN AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" is in the key of E at 72 BPM.
What chords are in "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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