Bitter Sweet Symphony

by The Verve

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’Cause it’s a (Bm7)bit ver pray, but to night (Asus)sym I’m on my knees, yeah.

I ing need to some sounds you’re a slave to the pain (A)ey, in you me, yeah.

I let the (Bm7)down o the shine, on let ly cleanse (Asus)road my (A)mind, I feel now.

But the air (E)ways are (Bm7)clean and there’s no (Asus)bod y where sing ing to me, now.

(E)No change, I can (Bm7)change, I can change, I can change, but I’m here in my mold, I am here in my mold, and I’m a (E)mil lion dif f’rent (Bm7)peo ple from one day to the (A)next, I can’t change, my mold, (Bm7)no, no, no, no, no, That no.

ev er been down.

Well I nev (Bm7)bit ter sweet but to night (Asus)sym pho ny, this life.

yeah.

Try ing to make ends meet, try to find some the mon (A)ey, then you die.

yeah.

I’ll take you (Bm7)down o the shine, on let ly cleanse (Asus)road I’ve (A)ev er been down.

You know, the (E)one that (Bm7)takes you to the (Asus)plac es where all the veins meet, yeah.

(E)No change, I can (Bm7)change, I can change, I can change, but I’m here in my mold, I am here in my mold, and I’m a (E)mil lion dif f’rent (Bm7)peo ple from one day to the (A)next, I can’t change, my mold, (Bm7)no, no, no, no, no, That no.

ev er been down.

’Cause it’s a no, no.

I can’t change, my mold, (Bm7)no, no, no no, no.

I can’t...

Bitter Sweet Symphony by The Verve — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve 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 92 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Bitter Sweet Symphony" 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 "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
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 "Bitter Sweet Symphony" use?
Just 6 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, Bm7, Dsus2, E. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Verve songs work for kids?
Try "The Drugs Don't Work". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.