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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Bitter Sweet Symphony" 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 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”
- Can I play "Bitter Sweet Symphony" 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 "Bitter Sweet Symphony" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
- 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. "Bitter Sweet Symphony" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bitter Sweet Symphony" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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