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I’ve these dreams I’m walk ing home,
(Em9)home when it used to be,
and ev (Amaj9)’ry thing is as it was,
(Em9)fro zen in front of me.
Here I stand
six feet small,
ro (Em9)man ti ciz ing years a go;
but it’s a bit (Amaj9)ter sweet feel ing hear ing “Wrapped A round Your Fin ger” on the ra di o.
And (Dmaj7)these (Amaj9)days
I (Dmaj7)wish I was (Amaj9)six a gain.
Oh, make me a red
(Amaj9)cape,
I (Dmaj7)wan na be (Amaj9)Su per man.
Oh, if on ly my life was more like (D9)nine teen eight y three,
all these things would be more like they (D9)were at the start of me.
Had it made in eight y three.
Think (Amaj9)ing ’bout my broth er Ben; I miss him ev ’ry day.
He looks just like his broth er John, but on an (Em9)eight een month de lay.
Here I stand
six feet small,
and (Em9)smil ing ’cause I’m scared as hell.
Kind (Amaj9)of like my life is like a se quel to a mov ie where the (Em9)ac tors’ names have changed.
Oh well.
Well,
If my life was more like (D9)nine teen eight y three,
I’d plot a course to the source of the (D9)pur est lit tle part of me.
And most my mem o ries
have es caped me or con fused them selves with (F#7)dreams.
If (Bm)heav en’s all we want it to be,
send your prayers to me
care of nine teen eight y three.
You can paint that house a (D9)rain bow of col ors, rip out the floor boards, (D9)re place the shut ters, but
that’s my (D9)plas tic in the dirt.
What ev er hap pened to (D9)my, what ev er hap pened to my, what ev er hap pened to (D9)my lunch box?
When came the (D9)day that it got
thrown a (D9)way, and don’t you think I should have had some (D9)say in that de ci (Am7)sion?
If on ly my life...
If on ly my life...
83 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"83" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 120 BPM.
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About “83”
- Where are the chord symbols for "83" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "83" is in A.
- What key is "83" by John Mayer played in?
- 83 is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "83"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "83" 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 "83"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "83"?
- "83" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "83"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Am7, Amaj9, Asus2, B, Bm, C, C#m, Cmaj7, +7 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.
- Does "83" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "83" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "83"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.