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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "3x5" 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 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”
- Can I play "3x5" 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 "3x5" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "3x5"?
- 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. "3x5" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "3x5"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "3x5" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.