Other arrangements of 3x5
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(Cm7)I’m
writ ing (Eb7)you to (Ab)catch you up on plac es I’ve been.
And you
how held this (Eb7)let ter, (Ab)prob ’bly got ex cit ed, but there’s noth ing else in side it.
Did n’t have a (Ab)cam (Eb)’ra (Bb)by (Ab)my side this time,
hop ing I would see (Eb)the world through both my eyes.
May be I will tell (Eb)you (Bb)all (Ab)a (Db69)bout it when I’m (Cm)in the mood to (Bb)lose
my
way
with words.
To (Cm7)day
skies are (Eb7)paint ed (Ab)col ors of a cow boy’s cli ché.
And strange
how clouds that (Eb7)look like (Ab)moun tains in the sky are next to moun tains an y way.
it.
Did n’t have a (Ab)day (Eb)I (Bb)fi (Ab)n’lly o ver came
try’n to fit the see (Eb)in side a pic ture frame.
May be I will tell (Eb)you (Bb)all (Ab)a (Db69)bout it when I’m (Cm)in the mood to (Bb)lose
my
way
with words.
To (Dbsus2)lose my way, but (Bb7)let me say you (Eb)should
have
(Eb13)seen
that
sun rise
with your own eyes.
It (Eb)brought
me
(Eb13)back
to life.
(Eb)You’ll
be
(Eb13)with
me
next time
I go out side.
(Eb)No
more
three
by five’s.
I (Cm9)guess
(Cm9)you
(Cm9)had
to
(Cm9)be
there.
I (Cm9)guess
(Cm9)you
(Cm9)had
to
(Cm9)be
there.
I with me.
Oh, to
Just (Eb)no
more
(Eb13)three
by five’s.
3x5 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"3x5" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 140 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 “3x5”
- Why does "3x5" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — 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 "3x5".
- What key is "3x5" by John Mayer played in?
- 3x5 is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "3x5"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "3x5" 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 "3x5"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "3x5"?
- "3x5" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "3x5"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Cm6, Cm7, Cm9, CmMaj7, +9 more.
- What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
- Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "3x5"?
- 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 — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "3x5".
- Can I see all the notes in "3x5"?
- 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 F at 140 BPM.