Other arrangements of Black Keys
Pick a learning view.
She walks a way,
(Absus)col ors fade to gray
and (Bbm7)ev ’ry pre cious mo ment’s now a waste.
She hits the gas,
(Absus)hop ing it would pass.
But the red light starts to flash, it’s time to wait.
’Cause the black keys
(Bbm7)nev er looked so (Ab)beau ti ful and a per fect rain bow (Db)nev er seemed so dull.
And the lights out
(Bbm7)nev er had this (Ab)bright a glow.
And the black keys
are (Bbm7)show ing me a world I nev er knew, no,
a world I nev er knew.
She hates the sun ’cause it (Absus)proves she’s not a lone, and the world does n’t re volve a round her soul,
no.
She loves the sky ’cause it (Absus)val i dates her pride,
(Bbm7)nev er lets them know when she is wrong.
’Cause the black keys
(Bbm7)nev er looked so (Ab)beau ti ful and a per fect rain bow (Db)nev er seemed so dull.
And the lights out
(Bbm7)nev er had this (Ab)bright a glow.
And the black keys
are (Bbm7)show ing me a world I nev er knew, no.
And the walls are clos ing in,
don’t (Gb)let them get
in (Bbm7)side of your head,
don’t (Gb)let them get
in (Bbm7)side of your head.
Don’t (Gb)let them get
in (Bbm7)side of (Ab)your (Ebm7)head,
don’t (Gb)let them
in (Ab)side.
’Cause the black keys
(Bbm7)nev er looked so (Ab)beau ti ful and a per fect rain bow (Db)nev er seemed so dull.
Oh,
and the lights out
(Bbm7)nev er had this (Ab)bright a glow.
And the black keys
are (Bbm7)show ing me a world I nev er knew.
Don’t (Db)let them get, don’t (Bbm7)let them get in (Ab)side of your head.
No, don’t (Db)let them get
in (Ab)side of your head.
Don’t (Db)let them get, don’t (Bbm7)let them get in (Ab)side of your head.
Don’t (Db)let them get, no,
in (Ab)side of your head.
Some times a fight
is (Absus)bet ter black and (Ab)white.
Black Keys — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Black Keys" 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 Gb, 75 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 “Black Keys”
- Why does "Black Keys" 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 "Black Keys".
- What key is "Black Keys" by Jonas Brothers played in?
- Black Keys is arranged in the key of Gb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Black Keys"?
- The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Black Keys" 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 "Black Keys"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Black Keys"?
- "Black Keys" was originally performed by Jonas Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Black Keys"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbm7, Db, Ebm7, Gb, Gb6, Gbmaj7.
- What other songs by Jonas Brothers can I play here?
- Try "KIDS OF THE FUTURE", "WHEN YOU LOOK ME IN THE EYES", "A LITTLE BIT LONGER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Black Keys"?
- 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 "Black Keys".
- Can I see all the notes in "Black Keys"?
- 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 Gb at 75 BPM.
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