Other arrangements of 3x5
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "3x5" by John Mayer 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 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 learn "3x5" 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 "3x5" with hands-separate practice in F at 140 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "3x5"?
- 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 "3x5" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "3x5"?
- 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. "3x5" is in the key of F at 140 BPM.