Other arrangements of Bent
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Bent" 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 A, 100 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 “Bent”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Bent"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Bent". Key of A, 100 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.
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