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I have n’t been my self these (C)days, up in the heart ache’s ac cord ing to friends.
But your mem I tend to lose a part of me 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 to friends.
But your mem ’ry’s tak ing lose ond to a me 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.
Downtime — Piano Lead Sheet
"Downtime" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.
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About “Downtime”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Downtime" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Downtime" is in G.
- What key is "Downtime" by Jo Dee Messina played in?
- Downtime is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Downtime"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Downtime" 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 "Downtime"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Downtime"?
- "Downtime" was originally performed by Jo Dee Messina. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Downtime"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Am7, C, Csus2, D, Dsus4, Em, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by Jo Dee Messina can I play here?
- Try "MY GIVE A DAMN'S BUSTED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Downtime" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Downtime" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Downtime"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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