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You got to (C7)o pen your eyes in the morn ing.
(D7)Nine o’ clock com in’ with (F7)out an y warn ing, and you (C)got ta get (Dm7)read y to go.
You say you went out you late last eve nin’.
and you (D7)Did a lot of drink in’, you may (F7)come her home ev stink in’, and you (Dm)went and fell a sleep on the floor.
And then your la dy comes and finds you a sleep in’, for the starts of in a weep in’ ’bout the (F7)hours you been keep in’, and you bet ter get your ass out the door.
(F)Ain’t no crime.
Hey, it’s (C)good to get it on to get (C)a load off your (C)mind.
It (F)ain’t no crime.
Well, ev (C)don’t ’ry think y twice a bout it, get some off time.
mind.
It (F)ain’t no crime.
(C)Oh.
You got to (C7)o pen your eyes in the morn ing.
(D7)Nine o’ clock com in’ with (F7)out an y warn ing, and you (C)got ta get (Dm7)read y to go.
But now you tell me you love some bod y, and you (D7)love her for ev er, in’, you may (F7)love her for ev er in’, but you (Dm)won’t and like ’em all of the time.
And now you tell me you need finds some a bod y for the rest of your life weep you might the (F7)have some been bod y, but you won’t ter want ’em ev er y day.
(F)Ain’t no crime.
Well, it’s (C)just to hu man na ture, hap (C)pens all off the (C)time.
It (F)ain’t no crime.
Well, ev (C)don’t ’ry think y twice a bout it, get it off time.
mind.
It (F)ain’t no crime.
(C)Oh.
(F)Ain’t no crime.
Well, it’s (C)good to get it all to get (C)a load off your (C)mind.
It (F)ain’t no crime.
Well, it’s (C)just hu man na ture, hap (C)pens all the (C)time.
It (F)ain’t no crime.
(C)Oh.
You got to (C)o pen your eyes in the morn ing.
(D7)Nine o’ clock com in’ with (F7)out an y warn ing, and you (C)got ta get (Dm7)read y to go.
And just as (C7)sure ly as the (F)wind keeps blow in’, the (D7)grass keeps grow in’.
Ya (F7)got ta keep go in’, and the (C)Lord ’ll have (Dm7)mer cy on your (C)soul.
And just as (C7)sure ly as the (F)wind keeps blow in’, the (D7)grass keeps grow in’.
Ya (F7)got ta keep go in’, and the (C)Lord ’ll have (Dm7)mer cy on your (C)soul.
Ain't No Crime — Simple Sheet Music
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"Ain't No Crime" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 104 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 “Ain't No Crime”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ain't No Crime"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Ain't No Crime" by Billy Joel played in?
- Ain't No Crime 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 "Ain't No Crime"?
- The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ain't No Crime" 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 "Ain't No Crime"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ain't No Crime"?
- "Ain't No Crime" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ain't No Crime"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Bb, C, C7, D7, Dm, Dm7, F, F#dim, +5 more.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ain't No Crime". Key of C, 104 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.