Why does "Dilemma" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Dilemma".

What key is "Dilemma" by Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland played in?

Dilemma is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dilemma"?

The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Dilemma" 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 "Dilemma"?

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

Who composed "Dilemma"?

"Dilemma" was originally performed by Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Dilemma"?

This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am7, C, Dm, Gm7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.

Is this real sheet music for "Dilemma"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Dilemma".

Can I see all the notes in "Dilemma"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM.

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Lyrics

Ahh,

ahh,

ahh.

love you and I

need you.

Nel ly, I

love you.

I do

need you.

No (Gm7)mat ter what I do,

all I (Am7)think a bout is you.

E ven (Gm7)when I’m with my Boo, oh you know I’m (Am7)cra zy o ver you.

No (Gm7)mat ter what I do,

all I (Am7)think a bout is you.

E ven (Gm7)when I’m with my Boo, you know I’m (Am7)cra zy o ver you.

I met this chick and she just (C)moved right up the block from me and (Am7)oh, she got the hots for me, the (Dm)fin est thing I need to see.

(C)Oh, no, no, she got a man fight and a (Am7)son though.

But that’s o kay ’cause I wait for my cue and just lis (C)ten.

Play my pos i tion like a (Dm)short come stop.

and hol Pick up ev ’ry thing mom mie two hit tin’.

And in (C)no time,

I bet ter make cial this friend (Dm)thank mine.

And that’s for sure it.

’cause I, I nev er been the type to break up a hap py home.

But there’s some thin ’bout ba by girl I just can’t leave a lone.

re (C)Tell me, and mom ma, what’s it gon na be?

She said, (Dm)“You don’t know what you mean to me.” (Gm7)mat ter what I do,

all I (Am7)think a bout is you.

E ven (Gm7)when I’m with my Boo, oh you know I’m (Am7)cra zy o ver you.

No (Gm7)mat ter what I do,

all I (Am7)think a bout is you.

E ven (Gm7)when I’m with my Boo, you know I’m (Am7)cra zy o ver you.

I see a lot in your look (C)and I nev er say a word.

I (Am7)know how nig gas start act in’, trip (Dm)pin’.

I heard a bout their girls.

(C)No way, no, she Nel ly don’t fight o ver (Am7)no dame,

as you can see.

But oh, I like your steeze, and your style, (C)ten.

your whole de mean or.

The way (Dm)you come through and hol ler and swoop me thing in his two seat er.

Now that’s (C)gang sta’

and I got spe cial ways to (Dm)thank ya.

Don’t you for get it.

But ah, it ain’t that eas y for you pack up and leave him.

But ah, there’s you and dir ty got ties for diff ’rent rea sons I re (C)spect that and right be fore I turn to leave she said, (Dm)“You don’t know what you mean to No (Gm7)mat ter what I do

all I (Am7)think a bout is you.

E ven (Gm7)when I’m with my Boo, oh you know I’m (Am7)cra zy o ver you.

No (Gm7)mat ter what I do

all I (Am7)think a bout is you.

E ven (Gm7)when I’m with my Boo, you know I’m (Am7)cra zy o ver you.

Sing it for me K.

And I love you.

And I

need you.

Nel ly I

love you.

I do

and it’s (Dm)more than you’ll

ev er know.

And boy, it’s for sure.

You can (Gm7)al ways count on my love

for ev er more, yeah.

East coast, I know you’re shak in’ right.

Down south, I know you’re bounc in’ right.

West coast, I know you’re walk in’ right.

(Dm)You don’t know what you mean to me.

East coast, I know you’re shak in’ right.

Down south, I know you’re bounc in’ right.

West coast, I know you’re walk in’ right.

(Dm)You don’t know Mid what west you I see you swing in’ me.

East coast, you’re still shak in’ right.

Down south, I see you bounc in’ right.

West coast, I know you’re walk in’ right.

(Dm)You don’t know what you mean to me.

(Gm7)mat ter what I do

all I (Am7)think a bout is you.

E ven (Gm7)when I’m with my Boo, oh you know I’m (Am7)cra zy o ver you.

No (Gm7)mat ter what I do

all I (Am7)think a bout is you.

E ven (Gm7)when I’m with my Boo, you know I’m (Am7)cra zy o ver you.

East coast, I know you’re shak in’ right.

Down south, I know you’re bounc in’ right.

West coast, I know youre walk in’ right.

(Dm)You don’t know Mid what west, you I see you swing in’ me.

East coast, I know you’re shak in’ right.

Down south, I know you’re bounc in’ right.

West coast, I know youre walk in’ right.

(Dm)You don’t know Mid what west, you I mean you to in’ me.

Dilemma — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Dilemma" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

About “Dilemma”

Why does "Dilemma" show as colored bars instead of notation?: Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Dilemma".
What key is "Dilemma" by Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland played in?: Dilemma is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dilemma"?: The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dilemma" 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 "Dilemma"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dilemma"?: "Dilemma" was originally performed by Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dilemma"?: This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am7, C, Dm, Gm7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
Is this real sheet music for "Dilemma"?: It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Dilemma".
Can I see all the notes in "Dilemma"?: Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM.