Defying Gravity (From The Broadway Musical Wicked)

by Stephen Schwartz
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Some thing has (Gsus2)changed with in me

some thing is (Gsus2)not the same

I’m through with (Gsus2)play ing by the (Gsus2)rules of some one (Csus2)else ’s game.

Too late for (Dsus)sec ond guess ing, too late to go (D5)back to sleep

It’s time to (G)trust my in stincts, (Gsus2)close my eyes and (Asus)leap…

It’s time to try

de (Gsus2)fy

ing (Asus)grav i ty

I think I’ll try

de (Gsus2)fy

ing (Asus)grav i ty, and you can’t pull me (D5)down.

I’m through ac (Gsus2)cept ing (A)lim its ’cause some one (Gsus2)says they’re (Dsus2)so.

Some (A)things (D)I (Gsus2)can not (A)change, but (Gsus2)’til I try, I’ll (Csus2)nev er know

Too long I’ve (Dsus)been a fraid of (Csus2)los ing love I (D5)guess I’ve lost

Well, if that’s (G)love, it comes at (Gsus2)much too high a (Asus)cost…

I’d soon er buy

de (Gsus2)fy

ing (Asus)grav i ty

Kiss me good bye,

I’m de (Gsus2)fy ing (Asus)grav i ty, and (A7sus)you can’t pull me (Bb)down.

Un lim it ed…

My (C)fu ture is

un lim it (F)ed.

And I’ve just had a (Am11)vi sion al most like a proph e (Dm7)cy,

(Csus)I (Bbm)know— (F)It sounds tru ly (Bb)cra zy, and (C7sus)true, the vi sion’s ha zy… (Ab)But I (Abmaj7)swear some (Ab6)day I’ll (Dbmaj7)be

up in the sky,

de (Fsus2)fy

ing (Gsus)grav i ty

Fly ing so high,

de (Fsus2)fy

ing (G7sus)grav i ty, They’ll nev er pull me (C5)down…

So if you (Gsus2)care to find me, look to the (A)west ern sky

As (A)some (D)one (Gsus2)told me (A)late ly: (Em)Ev ’ry (Em)one de (D)serves the chance to (Csus2)fly!

And if I’m (D5)fly ing so lo, at least I’m (D5)fly ing free

To those who’d (G)ground me, take a (Gsus2)mes sage back from (Asus)me…

Tell them (A)how I

am de (Gsus2)fy

ing (Asus)grav i ty

I’m fly ing high

de (Gsus2)fy ing (Asus)grav i ty, and soon I’ll (F#m7)match them in re (Bm)nown…

And (Asus)no bod y in (A7sus)all of Oz, no (Am7)Wiz ard that there (A9sus)is or was is (E)ev er gon na (A7sus)bring me (D5)down…

(D)Ah!

Defying Gravity (From The Broadway Musical Wicked) — Simple Sheet Music

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"Defying Gravity (From The Broadway Musical Wicked)" 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 D, 90 BPM.

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

About “Defying Gravity (From The Broadway Musical Wicked)

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Defying Gravity (From The Broadway Musical Wicked)"?
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 "Defying Gravity (From The Broadway Musical Wicked)" by Stephen Schwartz played in?
Defying Gravity (From The Broadway Musical Wicked) is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Defying Gravity (From The Broadway Musical Wicked)"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Defying Gravity (From The Broadway Musical Wicked)" 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 "Defying Gravity (From The Broadway Musical Wicked)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Defying Gravity (From The Broadway Musical Wicked)"?
"Defying Gravity (From The Broadway Musical Wicked)" was originally performed by Stephen Schwartz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stephen Schwartz can I play here?
Try "When You Believe", "WHEN YOU BELIEVE", "As Long As You're Mine". 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 "Defying Gravity (From The Broadway Musical Wicked)". Key of D, 90 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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