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To night I feel so weak,
but all in love is fair.
I I to turn the oth er cheek,
and I feel the slap and the sting of the foul night air.
And I (D7sus)know an y thing you’re on ly hu man, my mind.
and I (A5)have in n’t san got i talk in’ room.
po rar y kind.
But to (D7sus)night while I’m mak ing ex cus es, be the same when I some oth er wom an is mak ing love to you.
Some bod y bring me some wa ter.
Can’t you see I’m (G)burn in’ a live.
(A)Can’t you see my (G)ba by’s (D)got an oth er lov er.
I don’t know (G)how I’m (D)gon na sur vive.
Some bod y bring me some wa ter.
Can’t you see it’s (G)out of con trol.
(A)Ba by’s got my (G)heart, and my (D)ba by’s got my mind.
But to (E5)night the sweet dev il, sweet dev il’s got my (A5)soul.
When will this ach ing pass?
When will this night be through?
I want to hear the break ing glass.
and I on ly feel the the steel of the red hot truth.
And I’d (D7sus)do an y thing you’re get it out of my mind.
I need (A5)some in n’t san got i ty, in’ that po rar y kind.
But to (D7sus)Tell me how will I ex ev er be the same when I know that that wom an is is whis per ing your
Some bod y bring me some wa ter.
Can’t you see I’m (G)burn in’ a live.
(A)Can’t you see my (G)ba by’s (D)got an oth er lov er.
I don’t know (G)how I’m (D)gon na sur vive.
Some bod y bring me some wa ter.
Can’t you see it’s (G)out of con trol.
(A)Ba by’s got my (G)heart, and my (D)ba by’s got my mind.
But to (E5)night the sweet dev il, sweet dev il’s got my (A5)soul.
(A5)soul.
Bring Me Some Water — Simple Sheet Music
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"Bring Me Some Water" 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 A, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Bring Me Some Water”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Bring Me Some Water"?
- 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 "Bring Me Some Water" by Melissa Etheridge played in?
- Bring Me Some Water is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bring Me Some Water"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bring Me Some Water" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Bring Me Some Water"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bring Me Some Water"?
- "Bring Me Some Water" was originally performed by Melissa Etheridge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bring Me Some Water"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Apow, D, D7, Epow, G.
- What other songs by Melissa Etheridge can I play here?
- Try "PIECE OF MY HEART", "MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY", "I WANT TO COME OVER". 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 "Bring Me Some Water". Key of A, 100 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.