Crush

by David Archuleta
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Lyrics

Ooh,

whoa,

(Gm)ooh.

I hung (Cm)up the phone to night, some thing (Absus2)hap pened for the first time, (Bb)deep in side was a rush, (Gm)what a rush.

’Cause the (Cm)pos si bil i ty that you would (Absus2)ev er feel the same way (Bb)a bout me, it’s just too much, (Gm)just too much.

(Bb)Why do I keep (Cm)run ning from the truth?

(Gm)All I ev er (Absus2)think a bout is you.

You (Bb)got me hyp no tized, so mes mer (Gm)ized, and I’ve (Absus2)just got to know:

(Bb)Do you (Absus2)ev er think when you’re all a (Eb)lone all that (Cm7)we can be, where this thing can (Bbsus)go?

Am I (Absus2)cra zy or fall ing in love?

Is it (Cm7)real or just an oth er (Bbsus)crush?

Do you (Absus2)catch your breath when I look at (Eb)you?

Are you (Cm7)hold ing back like the way you (Bbsus)do?

’Cause I (Absus2)try and try to walk a way, but I (Cm7)know this crush ain’t go (Bbsus)ing a way,

go (Bbsus)ing a way.

Has it (Cm)ev er crossed your mind when we’re (Absus2)hang ing, spend ing time, girl, are (Bb)we just friends?

Is there more, (Gm)is there more?

See, it’s a (Cm)chance we’ve got to take, ’cause I be lieve that we can make this in to (Cm)some thing that will last, (Gm)last for ev er, for ev er.

Do you

Why do I keep (Absus2)run ning from the truth?

All I ev er (Cm7)think a bout is you.

You got me hyp no tized, so mes mer ized and I’ve just got to know:

Do you (Absus)ev er think when you’re all a (Eb)lone all that (Cm7)we can be, where this thing can (Bbsus)go?

Am I (Absus2)cra zy or fall ing in love?

Is it (Cm7)real or just an oth er (Bbsus)crush?

Do you (Absus2)catch your breath when I look at (Eb)you?

Are you (Cm7)hold ing back like the way you (Bbsus)do?

’Cause I (Absus2)try and try to walk a way, but I (Cm7)know this crush ain’t go (Bb)ing a way.

Go (Bbsus)ing a way.

Go (Bbsus)ing a way.

Go (Bbsus)ing a way.

Go (Bbsus)ing a way.

Crush — Simple Sheet Music

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"Crush" 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, 82 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Crush”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Crush"?
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 "Crush" by David Archuleta played in?
Crush 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 "Crush"?
The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Crush" 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 "Crush"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Crush"?
"Crush" was originally performed by David Archuleta. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Crush"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Absus2, Absus4, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Gm.
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 "Crush". Key of Eb, 82 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.