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(A7sus)How can I just (Am7)let you walk (Bm7)a way, just let you (C)leave with out a trace,
when I (F)stand here tak ing ev ’ry breath with you?
Ooh.
You’re the (Dm7)on ly one who real ly knew me at all.
(A7sus)How can you just (Am7)walk a way (Bm7)from me,
when all (C)I can do is watch you leave?
’Cause we’ve (F)shared the laugh ter and the pain, and (Em7)e ven shared the tears.
You’re the (Dm7)on ly one who real ly knew me at all.
So take a look at me now,
well, there’s just an (D7)emp ty space,
and there’s noth ing (Am7)left here to re mind me, just a mem ’ry of your face.
Ooh, take a look at me now,
well, there’s just an (D7)emp ty space,
and you com ing back to me is a gainst the odds, do, and that’s what I’ve got to face.
I (A7sus)wish I could just (Am7)make you turn (Bm7)a round,
when all (C)turn a round and see me cry.
There’s so (F)much I need to say to you, so (Em7)man y rea sons why.
You’re the (Dm7)on ly one who real ly knew me at all.
So take a look at me now,
well, there’s just an (D7)emp ty space,
and there’s noth ing (Am7)left here to re mind me, just a mem ’ry of your face.
Now, take a look at me now,
’cause there’s just an (D7)emp ty space.
and you But to wait for you is is all I can do, and that’s what I’ve got to face.
I I’ve got to face.
Take a good (G)look at me now,
’cause I’ll still be (D7)stand ing here,
and you com ing back to me is a gainst all odds, it’s the (Dm7)chance I’ve got ta take.
Take a look at me now.
Against All Odds — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 60 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Against All Odds”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Against All Odds"?
- 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 C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins played in?
- Against All Odds is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Against All Odds"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Against All Odds" 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 "Against All Odds"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Against All Odds"?
- "Against All Odds" was originally performed by Phil Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Against All Odds"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bm7, C, Csus2, D7, Dm7, +5 more.
- What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?
- Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". 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 — "Against All Odds" 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 C, 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 60 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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