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’Cause it’s a (Bm7)bit ver pray, but to night (Asus)sym I’m on my knees, yeah.
I ing need to some sounds you’re a slave to the pain (A)ey, in you me, yeah.
I let the (Bm7)down o the shine, on let ly cleanse (Asus)road my (A)mind, I feel now.
But the air (E)ways are (Bm7)clean and there’s no (Asus)bod y where sing ing to me, now.
(E)No change, I can (Bm7)change, I can change, I can change, but I’m here in my mold, I am here in my mold, and I’m a (E)mil lion dif f’rent (Bm7)peo ple from one day to the (A)next, I can’t change, my mold, (Bm7)no, no, no, no, no, That no.
ev er been down.
Well I nev (Bm7)bit ter sweet but to night (Asus)sym pho ny, this life.
yeah.
Try ing to make ends meet, try to find some the mon (A)ey, then you die.
yeah.
I’ll take you (Bm7)down o the shine, on let ly cleanse (Asus)road I’ve (A)ev er been down.
You know, the (E)one that (Bm7)takes you to the (Asus)plac es where all the veins meet, yeah.
(E)No change, I can (Bm7)change, I can change, I can change, but I’m here in my mold, I am here in my mold, and I’m a (E)mil lion dif f’rent (Bm7)peo ple from one day to the (A)next, I can’t change, my mold, (Bm7)no, no, no, no, no, That no.
ev er been down.
’Cause it’s a no, no.
I can’t change, my mold, (Bm7)no, no, no no, no.
I can’t...
Bitter Sweet Symphony — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Bitter Sweet Symphony" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 92 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 “Bitter Sweet Symphony”
- Why does "Bitter Sweet Symphony" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Bitter Sweet Symphony".
- What key is "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve played in?
- Bitter Sweet Symphony 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 "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bitter Sweet Symphony" 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 "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
- "Bitter Sweet Symphony" was originally performed by The Verve. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, Bm7, Dsus2, E.
- What other songs by The Verve can I play here?
- Try "The Drugs Don't Work". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Bitter Sweet Symphony".
- Can I see all the notes in "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 92 BPM.
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