3x5

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "3x5" by John Mayer: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.

About “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 there a karaoke version of "3x5" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "3x5" by John Mayer. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "3x5" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "3x5" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.