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They (C)said love hurts,
I (Cmaj7)wrote that book,
I (C)climbed that wall, I (F)had one look
but (C)you just came a round
to say hel lo.
The (C)streets were filled
with (Cmaj7)guil ty hearts
and (C)here was I right (F)from the start and
I lost ev ’ry thing
when I lost you.
So tell me (C)why
should I let you go?
Give me twen ty good rea sons,
I need to know,
yeah.
And (C)at that point
there (G)was no pain,
there (Am)was no sky, there (F)was no rain, for
all there was was you
and your sweet face.
But (C)life is life
and (G)things will change
like (Am)scenes up on an ac tor’s stage,
to (C)mor row comes to day
for all we know.
So tell me, ba by, (C)why
should I let you go?
Give me twen ty good rea sons
I need to know
yeah.
Give me twen ty good rea sons.
Give me twen ty good rea sons.
Give me twen ty good rea sons
to let you go.
So tell me, ba by, (C)why
should I let you go?
Give me twen ty good rea sons
I need to know
yeah.
Tell me, ba by,
Give me twen ty good rea sons.
20 Good Reasons — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "20 Good Reasons" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 94 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “20 Good Reasons”
- Can I play "20 Good Reasons" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "20 Good Reasons" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "20 Good Reasons" by Thirsty Merc played in?
- 20 Good Reasons is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "20 Good Reasons"?
- The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "20 Good Reasons" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "20 Good Reasons"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "20 Good Reasons"?
- "20 Good Reasons" was originally performed by Thirsty Merc. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Thirsty Merc can I play here?
- Try "20 Good Reasons". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "20 Good Reasons"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "20 Good Reasons" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "20 Good Reasons"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "20 Good Reasons" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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