Other arrangements of 3 Am
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "3 Am" by Matchbox Twenty in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.
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About “3 Am”
- Can I learn "3 Am" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "3 Am" with hands-separate practice in Db at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "3 Am"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "3 Am" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "3 Am"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "3 Am" is in the key of Db at 120 BPM.
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