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As I walk this land with (Dm)bro ken dreams,
I have vis ions of man y things.
Love’s hap pi ness is (Dm)just an il lu sion filled with sad ness (D7)and con (Fm)fu sion.
What be comes of the (Em)bro ken heart ed who had love that’s now de (F)part ed?
(C)I know I’ve (Em)got to find (Am)some kind of (C)peace of mind.
(E7)May be...
The fruits of love grow (Dm)all a round,
but for me they come a tum bl in’ down.
Ev ’ry day heart aches (C7)grow a lit tle strong er,
I can’t stand (Eb)this pain much (Dm)long er.
I walk in shad ows, (Dm)search ing for light,
cold and a lone, no com fort in (Eb)sight.
Hop ing and pray in’ for (Dm)some one to care,
al ways mov in’ and (F)go in’ no (Fm)where.
What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted" by Jimmy Ruffin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted”
- What key is "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted" by Jimmy Ruffin played in?
- What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted"?
- "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted" was originally performed by Jimmy Ruffin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Cm, D7, Dm, E7, +6 more.
- What other songs by Jimmy Ruffin can I play here?
- Try "WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN HEARTED", "What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted?", "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted" by Jimmy Ruffin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.


