Other arrangements of 6th Avenue Heartache
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Si rens (F)ring,
the shots ring out.
A stran ger (Gm7)cries,
screams out (Bb)loud.
I had my (F)world
strapped a gainst my (C)back.
I held my (Gm7)hands,
nev er knew how to act.
And the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.
Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache.
Be low (F)me
there was a home less man
sing ing (Gm7)songs
I knew com (Bb)plete.
On the steps a lone,
his gui tar in hand.
It’s fif ty (Gm7)years,
stood where he stands.
And the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.
Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache.
And the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.
Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache.
And the same (Bb)heart ache.
Walk ing (F)home
on the streets,
the riv er (Gm7)winds
move my (Bb)feet.
The sub way (F)steam,
like sil hou ettes in dreams,
they stood by (Gm7)me
just like moon (Bb)beams.
And the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.
Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache, heart ache.
And the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.
Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache, heart
(F)ache.
Looked out the (F)win dow
and down up on that street,
and gone like the (Gm7)mid night was that man.
But I see his (F)six strings
laid a gainst that wall,
and all his (Gm7)things,
they all look so small.
I’ve got my fin gers crossed
on a shoot ing star.
Just like (Gm7)me,
just moved
on.
And the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.
Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache, heart ache.
And the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.
Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache, heart
(F)ache.
Now it’s drawn me in.
Oh,
and the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.
Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache, heart
(F)ache.
Now it’s drawn me in.
Oh,
and the same (C)ache.
6th Avenue Heartache — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"6th Avenue Heartache" 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 Bb, 76 BPM.
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About “6th Avenue Heartache”
- Why does "6th Avenue Heartache" 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 "6th Avenue Heartache".
- What key is "6th Avenue Heartache" by The Wallflowers played in?
- 6th Avenue Heartache is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "6th Avenue Heartache"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "6th Avenue Heartache" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "6th Avenue Heartache"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "6th Avenue Heartache"?
- "6th Avenue Heartache" was originally performed by The Wallflowers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "6th Avenue Heartache"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C, F, Gm7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Wallflowers can I play here?
- Try "ONE HEADLIGHT", "One Headlight". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "6th Avenue Heartache"?
- 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 "6th Avenue Heartache".
- Can I see all the notes in "6th Avenue Heartache"?
- 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 Bb at 76 BPM.
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