Learn "DOWNTIME" by Jo Dee Messina on Piano

Master "DOWNTIME" by Jo Dee Messina with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Country arrangement is in the key of G at 100 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 100 BPM.

Lyrics

I have n’t been my self these (C)days, up in the heart ache’s ac cord ing (Gsus2)math. to friends. But your mem I tend to lose sec a part of me good book when my heart is on the (G)mend. I’ll be al right, it’s (C)safe to say first, ’cause just like your love, this is (D)on ly a phase. Well, (G)I’ve been down this road a time or two. It’s noth in’ new. Well, (G)I’ll get on my feet and o ver you. I (A)tell my self that ev ’ry thing will be just (C)fine, Oh, (C)I’m just go in’ (D)through a lit tle down time. I Some might think I’ve got ten (C)caught up in the heart ache’s ac af ter (Gsus2)math. to friends. But your mem ’ry’s tak ing lose sec ond to a me good book and a nice is long the (G)bath. I must ad mit it (C)threw me at first, ’cause but I’m con vinced I’m is (D)o ver the worst. Oh, (G)I’ve been down this road a time or two. It’s noth in’ new. Well, (G)I’ll get on my feet and o ver you. I (A)tell my self that ev ’ry thing will be just (C)fine, Oh, (C)I’m just go in’ (D)through a lit tle down time. time. Oh, (Am7)time is meant to play a part in (C)tak ing care of bro ken hearts. Oh, (G)I’ve been down this road a time or two. It’s noth in’ new. Well, (G)I’ll get on my feet and o ver you. Oh, I (A)tell my self that ev ’ry thing will be just (C)fine, oh. (C)I’m just go in’ (D)through a lit tle, oh, (C)I’m just go in’ through a lit tle, (C)I’m just go in’ (D)through a lit tle down time.

Song Details

Category
Country
Key
G
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Downtime" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.