Almost Easy

by Avenged Sevenfold

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Lyrics

I feel in (C#5)sane ev ’ry sin gle time from I’m asked to com pro mise.

’Cause I’m a fraid and stuck in my ways and that’s the way it stays.

So how long did I ex pect love to out weigh ig no rance?

By that look on your face I may have forced the scale to tip.

I’m not (B)in sane, I’m (A)not in sane.

I’m not (B)in sane, I’m (A)not,

(E)not in (G#)sane.

(Moth er Come back to me, it’s al most eas y.

said it all.) Come back a gain, it’s al most eas y.

(C#5)Shame puls es through my heart from the things I’ve done to you.

It’s hard to face, but the fact re mains that this is noth ing new.

I left you bound and tied with su i cid al mem o ries.

Self ish be neath the skin, but deep in side I’m not in sane.

I’m not (B)in sane, I’m (A)not in sane.

I’m not (B)in sane, I’m (A)not,

(E)not in (G#)sane.

(Moth er Come back to me, it’s al most eas y.

said it all.) Come back a gain, it’s al most eas y.

y.

You’ll learn your les son Come back to me, it’s al most eas y.

but first you’ll fall.) Come back a gain, it’s al most eas y.

(C#m)Now that I’ve lost you, it (E)kills me to say, I (B)try to hold on as you (G#)slow ly slip a (A)way.

I’m (E)los ing the fight.

I (B)treat ed you so wrong, now (G#)let me make it (A)right.

it al right.)

I’m not in sane, I’m not in sane.

I’m not in sane, I’m not,

(E)not in (G#)sane.

Almost Easy by Avenged Sevenfold — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Almost Easy by Avenged Sevenfold in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 176 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement will push your coordination hard — at 176 BPM in the key of E, the octave bass pattern in your left hand needs to feel automatic before you layer anything on top. Start hands-separate and at around 60% tempo; get those left-hand octave jumps locked in so your hand finds each root (E, B, C♯, A and the rest) without looking down. Your right hand deals with thirteen chord shapes including power chords and a sneaky C diminished, so watch the transitions between C♯ minor and C diminished especially — they sit close together but the voicing shift trips people up every time. Syncopation is constant in this style, so count aloud or tap your foot religiously; rushing even slightly at this tempo snowballs fast. Once each hand is confident, combine them in four-bar loops, prioritizing the chorus first since it repeats most. Keep pedal use minimal — just light touches on sustained passages so the rock energy stays tight, not muddy. This is the piece that will solidify your power-chord vocabulary and teach your left hand to own an octave bass line at speed.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Almost Easy" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Almost Easy"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Almost Easy" use?
Just 13 chords: A, Apow, B, Bpow, C, C#m, C#pow, Cdim, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.