Eastside

by benny blanco, Halsey & Khalid
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When I was young, I fell in (A)love.

We used to hold hands, man, that was e nough.

Then we grew up, (E)start ed to touch, used to (D)kiss un der neath the light on the back of the bus.

Oh, no, your dad dy did n’t (E)like me (A)much, and he (D)did n’t be lieve me when I said you were the one.

Oh, ev ’ry day, she found a (A)way out of the (D)win dow to sneak out late.

She used to meet me on the (F#m)East side, in the (E)cit y where (A)the sun don’t (D)set.

And ev ’ry (E)day you know that (F#m)we’d ride through the back (E)streets in (A)a blue Cor (D)vette.

Ba by, you know (E)I just wan na (F#m)leave to night, (A)we can go (D)an y where we want.

Drive down to the (F#m)coast, jump in the (E)seat, (A)just take my (D)hand and come with (CN.C.)me, yeah.

We can do an y thing (E)if we put (A)our minds to it.

Take your old life, then you put a (E)line through it.

My love is yours if you’re (E)will ing to (A)take it.

Give me your heart ’cause I ain’t gon na break it.

So, come a way, (E)start ing to (A)day.

Start a (D)new life to geth er in a dif fer ent place.

We know that (F#m)love is how all these i deas (E)came to (A)be.

So, ba by, (D)run a way with me.

Sev en teen, and (E)we got a dream to have a (D)fam i ly, a house and ev ’ry thing in be tween.

And then, oh, sud den ly we (E)turned twen ty three (A)and now we got (D)pres sure for tak ing our life more se ri ous ly.

We got our (F#m)dead end jobs and got bills to (A)pay.

(D)Our old friends are now our en e mies.

And now I, I’m think ing back, to (E)when I was young, back to the (D)day when I was fall ing in love.

He used to meet me on the Run a way now, run (A)a way now, run a way now.

Run a way now, run (A)a way now, run a way now.

He used to (E)meet me on the (F#m)East side.

She used to (E)meet me on the (F#m)East side.

He used to (E)meet me on the (F#m)East side.

She used to (E)meet me on the (F#m)East side, in the (E)cit y where the (A)sun don’t (D)set.

Eastside — Simple Sheet Music

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"Eastside" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F#, 88 BPM.

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

About “Eastside

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Eastside"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Eastside" by benny blanco, Halsey & Khalid played in?
Eastside is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Eastside"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Eastside" 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 "Eastside"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Eastside"?
"Eastside" was originally performed by benny blanco, Halsey & Khalid. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Eastside"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, C, D, E, F#m.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Eastside". Key of F#, 88 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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