Bent

by Matchbox Twenty
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Bent" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Bent

Can I play "Bent" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Bent" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Bent" by Matchbox Twenty played in?
Bent 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 "Bent"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bent" 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 "Bent"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bent"?
"Bent" was originally performed by Matchbox Twenty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Bent"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Apow, Bm, C, D, D#m7, Dmaj7, E, +3 more.
What other songs by Matchbox Twenty can I play here?
Try "BRIGHT LIGHTS", "IF YOU'RE GONE", "UNWELL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Bent"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Bent" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Bent"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bent" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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