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 — 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 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 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 G at 108 BPM.
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 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 G at 108 BPM.