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(Emaj7)I will leave
my heart your hon (G#m)at the door,
it’s al I won’t in (A)say your a word, eyes
and they’ve (B)all been said be fore, you know.
So (Emaj7)why don’t we
just play you pre tend,
and like we’re not scared of what one that is com ing next, tell or scared of hav run ing (G#)noth ing left.
Look, (C#m)don’t
get me wrong I (E)know
there is no to mor (F#m)row.
(A)All I ask is (E)if
this is my (C#7)last
night (C#7)with (F#m)you,
(A)hold me like I’m more than (B)just a (E)friend.
Give me a (C#7)mem
’ry I can (F#m)use,
(A)take me by the hand while we (E)do what (B)lov ers (C#m)do,
it mat ters how this ends.
’Cause (A)what if I nev er love
a gain?
(Emaj7)I don’t need
my heart your hon (G#m)at the door,
it’s al I won’t in (A)say your a word, eyes
and they’ve (B)sure my eyes, they fore, for me.
So (Emaj7)No one we
just play you pre tend,
and like we’re not scared of what one that is com ing next, tell or scared of hav run ing (G#)noth ing left.
Look, (C#m)don’t
get me wrong I (E)know
there is no to mor (F#m)row.
(A)All I ask is (E)if
this is my (C#7)last
night (C#7)with (F#m)you,
(A)hold me like I’m more than (B)just a (E)friend.
Give me a (C#7)mem
’ry I can (F#m)use,
(A)take me by the hand while we (E)do what (B)lov ers (C#m)do,
it mat ters how this ends.
’Cause (A)what if I nev er love
a gain?
(A)what if I nev er love
a gain?
Let this be our (A)les
son
(G#m)in (F#m7)love,
let this be the (A)way
we re (B)mem ber (G#m7)us.
I don’t wan na be (G#)cruel
(G#)or
vi cious
and I ain’t (F#m7)ask ing for for give ness.
(A)All I
(CN.C.)is (F)if
this is my (D7)last
night (D7)with (Gm7)you,
(Bb)hold me like I’m more than (C)just a (F)friend.
Give me a (D7)mem
’ry I can (Gm7)use,
(Bb)take me by the hand while we (F)do what (C)lov ers (Dm)do,
it mat ters how this ends.
’Cause (Bb)what if I nev er love
a gain?
All I Ask — Simple Sheet Music
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"All I Ask" 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 E, 142 BPM.
This arrangement is a beautiful workout for smooth chord transitions — you're navigating 17 different chords in the key of E, including some unexpected borrowed chords like Dm, F, and Bb that will pull your hands out of familiar territory.
Your left hand follows an oompah bass pattern, so focus on keeping that steady and relaxed while your right hand moves through the harmonic shifts above it.
The trickiest moments come when you jump between sharp-key shapes like C#m and G#m and then suddenly land on natural-key chords — practice those transitions hands-separate at half tempo until the fingering feels automatic.
Loop the sections where chromatic movement sneaks in, especially around C#7 and D7, because rushing those will muddy the emotional pull of the melody.
Use the sustain pedal generously but change it cleanly with each bass note to avoid harmonic blur.
This is the piece that will genuinely build your confidence handling chromatic borrowed chords in a pop ballad context — once these shifts feel natural, you'll recognize them everywhere.
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About “All I Ask”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "All I Ask"?
- 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 "All I Ask" by Adele played in?
- All I Ask is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "All I Ask"?
- The arrangement plays at 142 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "All I Ask" 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 "All I Ask"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "All I Ask"?
- "All I Ask" was originally performed by Adele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "All I Ask"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, B, Bb, C, C#7, C#m, D7, Dm, +9 more.
- What other songs by Adele can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". 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 "All I Ask". Key of E, 142 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.