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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Downtime" by Jo Dee Messina in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 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”
- Can I learn "Downtime" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Downtime" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Downtime"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Downtime" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Downtime"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Downtime" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.