Bittersweet

by Big Head Todd & The Monsters
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Lyrics

A lit tle light looks through

I work in the her bed room win dow.

er.

She it’s danc es and I dream,

she’s not so far as she seems.

Bright er (D)mea dows, melt ing sun sets.

Her hair blow in’ in the breeze.

Are we ev (D)She can‘t see me watch ing.

I’m think in’,

love,

love,

love,

love.

It’s bit (D)ter sweet.

More sweet than bit ter, (C)bit ter than sweet.

Its a bit (D)ter sweet.

sur ren der.

It’s bit (D)ter sweet.

More sweet than bit ter, (C)bit ter than sweet.

It’s a bit (D)ter sweet

sur ren der.

I said I’m old er now.

I work in the ci ty, we live geth er.

She it’s danc ’rent than my dream.

she’s not so far as she seems.

Morn in’ (D)light fills the I rise, sets.

she pre tends in’ she’s sleep ing.

Are we ev (D)She ’ry thing we want ed?

I’m think in’,

love,

love,

love,

love.

It’s bit (D)ter sweet.

More sweet than bit ter, (C)bit ter than sweet.

Its a bit (D)ter sweet.

sur ren der.

It’s bit (D)ter sweet.

More sweet than bit ter, (C)bit ter than sweet.

It’s a bit (D)ter sweet

sur ren der.

I said I know we don’t talk a bout it.

We don’t tell each oth er

all the lit tle things that we need.

We work our way a round each oth er

as we trem ble.

And we,

as we trem ble and we bleed.

As we trem ble and we,

as we trem ble and we bleed.

It’s bit

Bittersweet — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Bittersweet" by Big Head Todd & The Monsters: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 115 BPM.

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

About “Bittersweet”

What key is "Bittersweet" by Big Head Todd & The Monsters played in?
Bittersweet is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bittersweet"?
The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bittersweet" 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 "Bittersweet"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bittersweet"?
"Bittersweet" was originally performed by Big Head Todd & The Monsters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Bittersweet"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am6, Amin, C, Cmaj7, D, Dm, F, +1 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "Bittersweet" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bittersweet" by Big Head Todd & The Monsters. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Bittersweet" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Bittersweet" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.