A Note From Linda

by Matthew Sklar
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(A)To my dear est (E)Rob bie, I (F#m)think we need some (C#m)space.

(D)Please for give my (A)tim ing.

(D)Dot, dot, dot, (E)smil ey face.

You (A)see, I woke this (E)morn ing pre (F#m)pared to walk on (C#m)air but (D)real ized that you (A)cramped my style as I crimped my (E)hair.

You’re (A)just not that same (E)per son, the (F#m)guy I used to know.

I’m (D)not in love with (A)Rob bie now but (D)Rob bie sev en (E)years a go.

You could have been in Möt ley Crüe or (F#5)Da vid Lee Roth’s re place ment, but in (D5)stead you sing while (A5)peo ple chew, and you (B5)live in your grand ma’s base ment.

I (A)hope this note is (E)some thing that (F#m)you can rise a (C#m)bove.

Deep (D)down you weren’t in (A)love with me.

You were (D)just in love with (E)love.

And (A)so it’s best we (E)end this be (F#m)fore we e ven (Dm6)start.

(A)Signed, your pal, (F#m)Lin da.

The (E)“i” is (D)dot ted (E7sus4)with a bro ken (A)heart.

A Note From Linda — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "A Note From Linda" by Matthew Sklar 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 A, 92 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “A Note From Linda”

Can I learn "A Note From Linda" 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 "A Note From Linda" with hands-separate practice in A at 92 BPM.
What key is "A Note From Linda" by Matthew Sklar played in?
A Note From Linda 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 "A Note From Linda"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Note From Linda" 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 "A Note From Linda"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Note From Linda"?
"A Note From Linda" was originally performed by Matthew Sklar. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Note From Linda"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Apow, Bpow, C#m, C#pow, D, Dm6, Dpow, +5 more.
What other songs by Matthew Sklar can I play here?
Try "If I Told You", "All About the Green", "Pop!". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "A Note From Linda"?
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 "A Note From Linda" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "A Note From Linda"?
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. "A Note From Linda" is in the key of A at 92 BPM.