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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Bitter Sweet Symphony" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Bitter Sweet Symphony" with hands-separate practice in E at 92 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Bitter Sweet Symphony" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Bitter Sweet Symphony" is in the key of E at 92 BPM.
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