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Chill out, what cha yell in’ for?
Lay back, it’s all been done be fore.
And if you could on ly (C)let it be You’re you will see.
I like you the way you are when we’re it’s driv in’ in your car and you’re talk in’ to me (C)one on one.
But you be come (Bb)some bod y else ’round ev ’ry one else.
You’re (Dm)watch ing your back like you can’t re lax.
You’re (Bb)tryin’ to be cool.
You look like a fool to (C5)me.
Tell me, (D5)why’d you have to go and make (Bbmaj7)things so com pli (F5)cat ed?
(C5)See, the way you’re (D5)act ing like you’re some bod y else gets me frus (F5)trat ed.
(C5)Life’s like this, you, you fall and you (Bb5)crawl and you break and you (F5)take what you get and you (C5)turn it in to (Gm9)hon es ty and prom ise me I’m nev er gon na find you (Bb)fake it, no, no, (F)no.
You came o ver un an nounced, dressed up it’s like you’re some thing else.
Where you are ain’t where it’s (C)at, you see.
You’re mak in’ me laugh out when you strike your pose.
Take off it’s all your prep py clothes.
You know you’re not fool in’ (C)an y one when you be come (Bb)some bod y else ’round ev ’ry one else.
You’re (Dm)watch ing your back like you can’t re lax.
You’re (Bb)tryin’ to be cool.
You look like a fool to (C5)me.
Tell me, (D5)why’d you have to go and make (Bbmaj7)things so com pli (F5)cat ed?
(C5)See, the way you’re (D5)act ing like you’re some bod y else gets me frus (F5)trat ed.
(C5)Life’s like this, you, you fall and you (Bb5)crawl and you break and you (F5)take what you get and you (C5)turn it in to (Gm9)hon es ty and prom ise me I’m nev er gon na find you (Bb)fake it, no, no, (F)no.
(F)no, no, no, no, (Dm)no, no, no, no, (Bb)no, no, no, no, (Csus)no, no,
(C)no, (F)no.
Chill out, what cha yell in’ for?
no, no.
(D5)Why’d you have to go and make (Bbmaj7)things so com pli (F5)cat ed?
(C5)See, the way you’re (D5)act ing like you’re some bod y else gets me frus (F5)trat ed.
(C5)Life’s like this, you, you fall and you (Bb5)crawl and you break and you (F5)take what you get and you (C5)turn it in to (Gm9)hon es ty and prom ise me I’m nev er gon na find you (Bb)fake it, no, no, no.
Complicated — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Complicated" 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 G, 156 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 “Complicated”
- Can I play "Complicated" 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 "Complicated" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Complicated" by Avril Lavigne played in?
- Complicated is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Complicated"?
- The arrangement plays at 156 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Complicated" 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 "Complicated"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Complicated"?
- "Complicated" was originally performed by Avril Lavigne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?
- Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Complicated"?
- 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. "Complicated" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Complicated"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Complicated" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.