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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Brick" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Brick"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Brick". Key of D, 94 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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