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Six A.
M.,
day af ter Christ mas,
I throw some clothes on (G6)in the dark.
The smell of cold,
car seat is freez ing,
the world is sleep ing, I am
(D)numb.
They Up the stairs
to her a part ment,
I she is balled up on (G)the couch.
Her mom and dad
went down to Char lotte,
and they’re not home to find (G)us out.
And we drive.
Now that I have found some one, Now I’m (D)feel ing more a lone
than I (Bm7)ev er have be fore.
She’s a (A)brick and I’m (A)drown ing slow ly off the (A)coast and I’m (A)head ed no (D6/9)where.
She’s a (A)brick and I’m (A)drown ing slow ly.
(D)numb.
They call her name
at sev en thir ty.
I pace a round the park (G)ing lot,
and I walk down
to buy her flow ers
and sell some gifts that I got.
Can’t you see
it’s not me you’re dy ing for?
Now she’s (D)feel ing more a lone
than she (Bm7)ev er has be fore.
She’s a (A)brick and I’m (A)drown ing slow ly off the (A)coast and I’m (A)head ed no (D6/9)where.
She’s a (A)brick and I’m (A)drown ing slow ly.
As (E)weeks went by they showed that she was not fine.
They (E)told me, “Son, it’s time to tell the truth,” and
she (E)broke down
and I broke down
’cause I was (E)tired
of ly ing.
She’s a (A)brick and I’m (A)drown ing slow ly off the (A)coast and I’m (A)head ed no (D6/9)where.
She’s a (A)brick and I’m (A)drown ing slow ly.
Brick — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Brick" 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 D, 94 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Brick”
- Can I play "Brick" 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 "Brick" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Brick" by Ben Folds Five played in?
- Brick is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Brick"?
- The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Brick" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Brick"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Brick"?
- "Brick" was originally performed by Ben Folds Five. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Ben Folds Five can I play here?
- Try "YOU DON'T KNOW ME", "BRICK", "Army". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Brick"?
- 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. "Brick" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Brick"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Brick" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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