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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"20 Good Reasons" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 94 BPM.
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About “20 Good Reasons”
- Where are the chord symbols for "20 Good Reasons" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "20 Good Reasons" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "20 Good Reasons" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "20 Good Reasons" is in the key of C at 94 BPM.
- What chords are in "20 Good Reasons"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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