3 Am

by Matchbox Twenty
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Lyrics

Well, she said it’s cold bit of out side, n’t and she hands me my rain coat;

And she’s al ways the wall (Db)worried ’bout things be like she’s got that.

all.

and days.

Well, she said it’s all gon na end and it might as well be her my fault.

But she (Eb)on ly sleeps when it’s rain ing, and she screams

and her voice is strain ing.

She says, (Ab)“Ba by,

it’s three a.

m.

I must be lone ly.”

When she says, (Ab)“Ba by,”

well, I can’t help but be scared of it all some times, (Db)and the rain’s gon na wash a way; I be lieve it.

Well, she’s got a lit that of some side, n’t up God, it’s ter than noth ing.

And in her or the wall (Db)por trait she be like three got that.

days and days.

She swears said the moon don’t na hang is a quite as high as her it to.

But she (Eb)on ly sleeps when it’s rain ing, and she screams

and her voice is strain ing.

She says, (Ab)“Ba by,

it’s three a.

m.

I must be lone ly.”

When she says, (Ab)“Ba by,”

well, I can’t help but be scared of it all some times, (Db)and the rain’s gon na wash a way; I be lieve it.

rain’s gon na wash a way; I be lieve

this.

(Eb)out side it’s stopped (Db)rain ing,

yeah.

But she says, (Ab)“Ba by,

well, it’s three a.

m.

I must be lone ly.”

When she says, (Ab)“Ba by,”

well, I can’t help but be scared of it all some times, (Db)and the rain’s gon na wash a way, I be lieve this.

Well, it’s three a.

m.

I must be lone ly.

When she says, (Ab)“Ba by,”

well, I can’t help but be scared of it all some times, (Db)and the rain’s gon na wash a way, I be lieve this.

some (Db)times.

3 Am — Piano Lead Sheet

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"3 Am" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Db, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “3 Am

Where are the chord symbols for "3 Am" 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. "3 Am" is in Db.
What key is "3 Am" by Matchbox Twenty played in?
3 Am is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "3 Am"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "3 Am" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "3 Am"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "3 Am"?
"3 Am" was originally performed by Matchbox Twenty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "3 Am"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Db, Eb, Ebpow, Fm.
What other songs by Matchbox Twenty can I play here?
Try "BRIGHT LIGHTS", "IF YOU'RE GONE", "UNWELL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "3 Am" 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. "3 Am" is in the key of Db at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "3 Am"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Db, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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