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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "6th Avenue Heartache" 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 Bb, 76 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “6th Avenue Heartache”
- Can I play "6th Avenue Heartache" 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 "6th Avenue Heartache" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "6th Avenue Heartache"?
- 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. "6th Avenue Heartache" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "6th Avenue Heartache"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "6th Avenue Heartache" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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