Chasing Pavements

by Adele
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Lyrics

I’ve (Cm)made up my mind,

don’t (Bb6)need to think it o ver; if I’m (Abmaj7)wrong I am right,

don’t (G7)need to look no fur ther.

This ain’t (Ab6)lust.

I

(Bb6)know

(Bb7)this is (Eb)love.

(Gm)But if (Eb)I tell the world,

I’ll (Bb)nev er say e nough ’cause it was (Cm)not said to you, and that’s ex (G7)act ly what I (G7)need to do if (Abmaj7)I’d

end

(Bb6)up

with (Bb7)you.

(Abmaj7)Should I give up or (Cm)should I (Fm7)just keep chas in’ (Abmaj7)pave ments e ven if it (Gm7)leads no where?

Or (Abmaj7)would it be a (Gm)waste (Cm)e ven (Fm7)if I knew my (Abmaj7)place?

Should I leave it there?

(Abmaj7)Should I give up or (Cm)should I (Fm7)just keep chas in’ (Abmaj7)pave ments (Ab)e ven if it (Gm)leads no where?

(Eb)Ooh.

I (Cm)build my self up

and (Bb6)fly a round in cir cles, wait then (Abmaj7)as my heart drops and my (G7)back be gins to tin gle.

Fi nal (Ab6)ly,

could

this (Bb6)be

it?

(Bb7)Or (Eb)Yeah.

(Ab)Should I give up or should I (Gm7)just keep chas in’ pave ments e ven (Fm7)if it leads no (Bb7)where?

Or would it (Ab)be a waste e ven if I (G7)knew my place?

Should I leave it (F7)there?

Should I give up

or should I (Abmaj7)just keep on (Cm)chas in’ pave ments?

Should I (Gm7)just keep on chas in’ pave ments?

(Abmaj7)Oh.

(Abmaj7)Should I give up or (Cm)should I (Fm7)just keep chas in’ (Abmaj7)pave ments e ven if it (Gm7)leads no where?

Or (Abmaj7)would it be a (Gm)waste (Cm)e ven (Fm7)if I knew my (Abmaj7)place?

Should I leave it there?

(Abmaj7)Should I give up or (Cm)should I (Fm7)just keep chas in’ (Abmaj7)pave ments (Ab)e ven if it (Gm)leads no where?

(Eb)Ooh.

Chasing Pavements — Simple Sheet Music

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"Chasing Pavements" 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 Eb, 80 BPM.

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

About “Chasing Pavements”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Chasing Pavements"?
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 "Chasing Pavements" by Adele played in?
Chasing Pavements is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Chasing Pavements"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Chasing Pavements" 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 "Chasing Pavements"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Chasing Pavements"?
"Chasing Pavements" was originally performed by Adele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Chasing Pavements"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, +6 more.
What other songs by Adele can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". 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 "Chasing Pavements". Key of Eb, 80 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.