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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "6th Avenue Heartache" by The Wallflowers in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "6th Avenue Heartache"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "6th Avenue Heartache" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 76 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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