Chasing Pavements

by Adele
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Lyrics

I’ve (Am7)made up my mind,

don’t (G)need to think it o ver.

If I’m (Fmaj7)wrong, I am right,

don’t (E7)need to look no fur ther.

This ain’t (Fmaj7)lust,

I

(G)know

this is (Am7)love.

(Em)But if (C)I tell the world,

I’ll (G)nev er say e nough, ’cause it was (Am)not said to you, and that’s ex (E7)act ly what I need to do if (Fmaj7)I

end this (G)up

with (G7)you.

(F)Should I give up, or (Am7)should I (Dm11)just keep chas ing (Fmaj7)pave ments, e ven if it (Em7)leads no (E7)where?

Or (Am)would it be a waste e ven (Fmaj7)if I knew my place?

Should I leave it (E7)there?

(F)Should I give up, or (Am7)should I (Dm11)just keep chas ing (Fmaj7)pave ments, e ven if it (Em7)leads no where?

I (C)build my self up

and (G)fly a round in cir cles, wait ing (Am)as my heart drops and and my (E7)back be gins to tin gle.

Fi nal (Fmaj7)ly,

could this (G)be

it?

(G7)Or (F)should I give up, or (Am7)should I (Dm11)just keep chas ing (Fmaj7)pave ments, e ven if it (Em7)leads no (E7)where?

Or (Am)would it be a waste e ven (Fmaj7)if I knew my place?

Should I leave it (E7)there?

(F)Should I give up, or (Am7)should I (Dm11)just keep chas ing (Fmaj7)pave ments, e ven if it (Em7)leads no where?

I (Em7)leads no where?

Yeah.

(Fmaj7)Should I give up, or should I (Em)just keep chas ing pave ments, e ven (Dm)if it leads no (G6)where?

Or would it (Fmaj7)be a waste e ven if I (E7)knew my place?

Should I leave it (D7)there?

Should I give up, or should I (Fmaj7)just keep on (Am)chas ing pave ments?

Should I (Em)just keep on chas ing pave ments?

(Fmaj7)Or

(Em7)leads no where?

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 C, 80 BPM.

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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 C 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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 C, 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.