Learn "Edge of Desire" by John Mayer on Piano

Master "Edge of Desire" by John Mayer with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of A at 132 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 132 BPM.

Lyrics

(E)Young and full of (E)run ning, tell me where has that (D6)tak en me? de sire. Stead Just a great ing, si fig ure eight or a ti ny in (E)fin i ty? (E)Love is real ly (E)noth ing but a dream in that keeps (D6)wak ing me. For (D6)all of my try ing, we still end up dy ing. and How can it (E)be? (D)Don’t say a word, just come o ver and lie here with (A)me. ’Cause (D)I’m just a bout to set fi re to ev ’ry thing I (A)see. I (D)want you so bad I’ll go back on the things I be (A)lieve. (D)There, I just said it; I’m scared you’ll for get a bout (A)me. So (E)young and full of (E)run ning, all the way to the (D6)edge of me? de sire. Stead y my breath ing, si lent ly scream ing a I have to (E)have you now. (E)Wi red and I’m (E)ti red, think I’ll sleep in my clothes (D6)on the floor. Or (D6)may be this mat tress will spin on its ax is and find me on (E)yours. (D)Don’t say a word, just come o ver and lie here with (A)me. ’Cause (D)I’m just a bout to set fi re to ev ’ry thing I (A)see. I (D)want you so bad I’ll go back on the things I be (A)lieve. (D)There, I just said it; I’m scared you’ll for get a bout (A)me. So (D)Don’t say a word, just come o ver and lie here with (A)me. ’Cause (D)I’m just a bout to set fi re to ev ’ry thing I (A)see. I (D)want you so bad I’ll go back on the things I be (A)lieve. (D)There, I just said it; I’m (Amaj7)scared you’ll for get a bout (A)me.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
A
Tempo
132 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Edge Of Desire" 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.