What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted

by Jimmy Ruffin
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(Bb)As I walk this land with (Dm)bro ken dreams

I have vi sions of (Eb)man y things.

Love’s hap pi ness is (Dm)just an il lu sion filled with sad ness (Fm)and con fu sion.

What be comes of the (Em)brok en heart ed

who had love that’s (F6)now de 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 (Eb)tum bl in’ down.

Ev he ’ry day heart aches (E)grow a lit tle strong er;

I can’t stand this an (Em7)pain much long er.

ing.

I walk in shad ows, (Dm)search ing for light,

cold and a lone no (Eb)com fort in sight.

Hop ing and pray in’ for (Dm)some one to care,

al ways mov in’ and (Fm)go in’ no where.

Now what’s be come of the (Dm)bro ken heart ed

who had love that’s (Eb6)now de part ed?

(Bb)I know I’ve got to find (Dm)some kind of peace of mind.

(Gm)I’ll be search ing (Gm)ev ’ry where (F7sus)just to find some one to care.

What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted by Jimmy Ruffin

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted

What key is "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted" in?
"What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted" by Jimmy Ruffin is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted" 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 "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted" 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.
How long does it take to learn "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Jimmy Ruffin can I play here?
Try "WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN HEARTED", "What Becomes Of The Broken-hearted". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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