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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"20 Good Reasons" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "20 Good Reasons"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "20 Good Reasons". Key of C, 94 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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