3 Things

by Jason Mraz
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Lyrics

There are (G)three things I (C)do when my (D)life falls a part.

Num ber One, I cry my eyes out and (D)dry up my heart.

Not un til I do this will my (D)new life start;

so that’s the first thing that I do when my (D)life falls a (G5)part.

Well, the sec ond thing I (C)do is I close both of (G)my eyes and say my Thank Yous (C)to each and ev ’ry mo ment of my (G)life.

I go where (G)I know (C)that love is and let it fill me up in side; gath er (G)ing the strength (C)from sor row, I’m glad to be a (G)live.

(CN.C.)Things are look ing (C)up.

I know a bove the clouds the sun is (G)shin ing,

mm.

(CN.C.)Things are look ing (C)up.

And I Love is still the an swer I’m re (Em7)ly ing

on.

(CN.C.)Three lit tle things.

(Oh,

(D)oh.

Oh,

(D)oh.)

Things are look ing (C)up.

(D)oh.

(G)Oh,

(D)oh.)

Well, the third thing that I do now when my world caves in is I pause, I take a breath and bow, and I let the chap ter end.

I de (G)sign my fu ture (C)bright not by (D)where my life has (Em)been; and I (G)try, try, (C)try, try, (CN.C.)try a gain.

Yes, I (G)try, try, (C)try, try, try a gain.

Things are (CN.C.)look ing (CN.C.)Things are look ing (C)up.

Ooh, love is still the an swer I’m re (Em7)ly ing

on.

(CN.C.)Three lit tle things.

(Oh,

(D)oh.

Oh,

oh.)

lit tle things.

(Oh,

(D)oh.

(G)Oh,

(D)oh.)

3 Things β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"3 Things" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 200 BPM.

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

About β€œ3 Things”

Why does "3 Things" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "3 Things".
What key is "3 Things" by Jason Mraz played in?
3 Things 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 Things"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "3 Things" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "3 Things"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "3 Things"?
"3 Things" was originally performed by Jason Mraz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "3 Things"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: C, D, D7, Em, Em7, G, Gpow.
What other songs by Jason Mraz can I play here?
Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "3 Things"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "3 Things".
Can I see all the notes in "3 Things"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 200 BPM.