What key is "Edge Of Desire" in?

"Edge Of Desire" by John Mayer is in the key of A with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Edge Of Desire" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Edge Of Desire" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Edge Of Desire"?

This arrangement of "Edge Of Desire" uses 7 chords: A, A6, Amaj7, Bm7, D, D6, E.

How long does it take to learn "Edge Of Desire" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?

Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(E)Young and full of (E)run ning, tell me where has that (D6)tak en me?

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?

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.

(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.

Edge Of Desire by John Mayer

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Edge Of Desire”

What key is "Edge Of Desire" in?: "Edge Of Desire" by John Mayer is in the key of A with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Edge Of Desire" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Edge Of Desire" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Edge Of Desire"?: This arrangement of "Edge Of Desire" uses 7 chords: A, A6, Amaj7, Bm7, D, D6, E.
How long does it take to learn "Edge Of Desire" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?: Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.