Other arrangements of Deconstruction
Pick a learning view.
We (A)talked up all night and (A)still came to no con clu sion.
We (A)start ed a fight that (A)end ed in (D)si lent con (Bm7)fu sion.
And as we sat stuck, you could (A)hear the trash truck (D)mak ing its way through the neigh bor hood,
pick ing (Bm7)up the thrown out, dif f’rent (A)from house to house.
We (D)get to de cide what we think is no good.
We’re (A)sculpt ed from youth; the chip ping a way makes me (Bm7)wear y.
(E)And (A)as for the truth, it seems like we just pick a theo ry
(E)it’s the one that just i fies our dai ly lives (D)backs us with qui ver and ar rows to pro tect o pen ings.
’Cause when the (A)war ring be gins, how (D)quick ly the wide o pen (E)nar rows.
(E)In to the (A)small (E)ness (D)of our de con (E)struc tion
of (D)love.
We (A)thought it was chang ing, but it nev er was; it’s just the same as it ev (A)er was.
A (A)fam ’ly of fox es came to my yard and dug in,
so I (A)looked in a book to see what this could pos si bly mean.
Yeah, ’cause there’s (Bm7)fate in the breeze, (A)signs in the trees and (D)pos si ble tra gic e vents,
when forc es col lide with the (A)dam age strewn wide, and (D)holes blast ed straight through the fence.
(E)Whoa, the (A)sky starts to crash, (In to the the (D)rain on the roof ness starts to drum (Bm7)of ming,
our and (A)laid out like cash, de your (D)take on my list tion of short of com (Bm7)ings.
And now the show starts to close.
the (D)plot’s a pre dict a ble (E)show ing,
and (Bm7)though it seems grand, we’re just (A)one speck of sand and (D)back to the hour glass we’re (E)go ing.
(E)Back to the (A)small (E)ness (D)of our de con (E)struc tion
of (D)love.
We (A)thought it was chang ing, but it nev er was.
We’re still in the (A)small ness (D)of our de con (E)struc tion
of (D)love.
We (A)thought it was (D)chang ing, but it nev er was.
Our de con (E)struc tion
of (D)love.
Our de con (E)struc tion
of (Dmaj7)love.
Deconstruction — Simple Sheet Music
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"Deconstruction" 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 A, 98 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 “Deconstruction”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Deconstruction"?
- 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 "Deconstruction" by Indigo Girls played in?
- Deconstruction is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Deconstruction"?
- The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Deconstruction" 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 "Deconstruction"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Deconstruction"?
- "Deconstruction" was originally performed by Indigo Girls. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Deconstruction"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Asus2, Bm, Bm7, Bmin, D, Dmaj7, E, +3 more.
- What other songs by Indigo Girls can I play here?
- Try "ALL THAT WE LET IN", "FREE IN YOU", "CLOSER TO FINE". 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 "Deconstruction". Key of A, 98 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.
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