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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Downtime" by Jo Dee Messina in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 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 “Downtime”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Downtime"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Downtime" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.