About “Dead Things (From The Hours)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Dead Things (From The Hours)"?

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 "Dead Things (From The Hours)" by Philip Glass played in?

Dead Things (From The Hours) 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 "Dead Things (From The Hours)"?

The arrangement plays at 106 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Dead Things (From The Hours)" 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 "Dead Things (From The Hours)"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Dead Things (From The Hours)"?

"Dead Things (From The Hours)" was originally performed by Philip Glass. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

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 "Dead Things (From The Hours)". Key of C, 106 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.