3 Am

by Matchbox Twenty
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Lyrics

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

And she’s al on ways wall (C)worried ’bout world, things be lieves like she’s got that.

all.

and (C)days.

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

And she (D)on ly sleeps when it’s rain ing, and she screams

and her voice is strain ing.

She says, (G)“Ba by,

it’s three a.

(D)m.; I must be (G)lone ly.”

When she says, (G)“Ba by,”

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

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

And in her on or wall (C)por trait world, she be lieves that three got it days and (C)days.

She swears said the moon don’t na hang quite as high that as it her (G)used to.

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

and her voice is strain ing.

She says, (G)“Ba by,

it’s three a.

(D)m.; I must be (G)lone ly.”

When she says, (G)“Ba by,”

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

(C)rain’s gon na wash a way; I be lieve

this.

(D)out side it’s stopped (C)rain ing,

yeah.

But she says, (G)“Ba by,

well, it’s three a.

(D)m.; I must be (G)lone ly.”

(D)When she says, (G)“Ba by,”

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

well, it’s three a.

(D)m.; I must be (G)lone ly.”

(D)When she says, (G)“Ba by,”

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

some times.

3 Am — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "3 Am" 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 G, 108 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “3 Am”

Can I play "3 Am" 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 "3 Am" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "3 Am" by Matchbox Twenty played in?
3 Am is arranged in the key of G 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 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "3 Am" 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 "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 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 a complete beginner play "3 Am"?
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. "3 Am" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "3 Am"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "3 Am" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.