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I got my tick et for the long way ’round,
two bot tle o’ whis key for the (C)way.
And I (Am)sure would (G)like some (F)sweet com pa ny.
And I’m (Dm)leav in’ to (G)mor row, what do ya (C)say?
When I’m (Am)gone,
when I’m (F)gone,
you’re gon na miss me when I’m (G)gone.
You’re gon na (G)miss me by my hair, you’ll gon na (F)miss me ev ’ry where.
Oh, you’re gon na miss me when I’m (C)gone.
When I’m (Am)gone,
when I’m (F)gone,
you’re gon na miss me when I’m (G)gone.
You’re gon na (Am)miss me by my (G)walk, you’re gon na (F)miss me by my talk.
Oh, you’re gon na miss me when I’m (C)gone.
I got my tick et for the long way ’round, the one with the pret ti est of (C)views.
It’s got (Am)moun tains, it’s got (G)riv ers, it’s got (F)sights to give you shiv ers, but it (Dm)sure would be (G7)pret ti er with (C)you.
When I’m (C)gone.
When I’m (Am)gone,
when I’m (F)gone,
you’re gon na miss me when I’m (G)gone.
You’re gon na (Am)miss me by my (G)walk, you’re gon na (F)miss me by my (Fm)talk.
Oh, you’re gon na miss me when I’m (C)gone.
Cups — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Cups" 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 C, 127 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Cups”
- Can I play "Cups" 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 "Cups" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Cups" by Anna Kendrick played in?
- Cups 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 "Cups"?
- The arrangement plays at 127 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cups" 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 "Cups"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cups"?
- "Cups" was originally performed by Anna Kendrick. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cups"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm, F, Fm, G, G7.
- What other songs by Anna Kendrick can I play here?
- Try "GET BACK UP AGAIN", "Cups (When I'm Gone)", "Cups (When I'm Gone)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Cups"?
- 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. "Cups" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Cups"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Cups" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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