What key is "Bent" in?

"Bent" by Matchbox Twenty is in the key of A with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Bent" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Bent" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Bent"?

This arrangement of "Bent" uses 11 chords: A, Apow, Bm, C, D, D#m7, Dmaj7, E, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "Bent" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Matchbox Twenty can I play here?

Try "BRIGHT LIGHTS", "IF YOU'RE GONE", "UNWELL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If I fall a long the (Bm)way,

well, pick me up and dust me off.

And if I get too tired to make it,

be my breath so I can (F#m)walk.

And if I need some oth er lov in’,

you give me more than I can (F#m)stand.

When my smile gets old and (Bm)fad ed,

I wait a round; I’ll smile a gain.

I Should n’t be so com pli cat ed; just hold me, and then, well, just hold me a (Esus)gain.

Can you (A)help me?

I’m bent.

I’m so scared that I’ll nev er get put back to geth er.

Keep break ing me in and this is (A)how we will end:

with you and me

bent.

If I could n’t sleep, could you sleep?

you Could you more me bet ter (F#m)off?

Could you sym pa thize with (Bm)my needs?

I know you think I need a lot.

I start ed out clean, but I’m jad ed.

Just phon ing it in.

well, Just break ing the (Esus)skin.

Can you (A)help me?

I’m bent.

I’m so scared that I’ll nev er get put back to geth er.

Keep break ing me in and this is (A)how we will end:

with you and me

bent.

If I could n’t sleep, could you sleep?

Start bend ing (D)me.

It’s nev er e nough

’til I feel (D)all your piec es.

Start bend ing (D)me; keep bend ing me un til I’m com (Dmaj7)plete ly bro ken (F#m)in.

(F#m)in.

It should n’t be so com pli (F#m)cat ed; just touch me and then, well, just touch me a (Esus)gain.

Can you (A)help me?

I’m bent.

I’m so scared that I’ll nev er get put back to geth er.

Yeah, Keep break ing me in and this is (A)how we will end:

with you and me land ing with out un der stand ing.

(A)Hell, I’ll go there a gain.

Can you (A)help me?

I’m bent.

I’m so scared that I’ll nev er get put back to geth er.

Yeah, you’re break ing me in and this is (A)how we will end:

with you and me land ing with out un der stand ing.

(A)Hell, I’ll go there a gain.

with you and me

bent.

Bent by Matchbox Twenty

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Bent”

What key is "Bent" in?: "Bent" by Matchbox Twenty is in the key of A with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Bent" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Bent" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Bent"?: This arrangement of "Bent" uses 11 chords: A, Apow, Bm, C, D, D#m7, Dmaj7, E, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Bent" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Matchbox Twenty can I play here?: Try "BRIGHT LIGHTS", "IF YOU'RE GONE", "UNWELL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.