Edge Of Desire

by John Mayer
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(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.

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.

Edge Of Desire — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Edge Of Desire" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 132 BPM.

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

About “Edge Of Desire

Why does "Edge Of Desire" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Edge Of Desire".
What key is "Edge Of Desire" by John Mayer played in?
Edge Of Desire is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Edge Of Desire"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Edge Of Desire" 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 "Edge Of Desire"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Edge Of Desire"?
"Edge Of Desire" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Edge Of Desire"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A6, Amaj7, Bm7, D, D6, E.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Edge Of Desire"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Edge Of Desire".
Can I see all the notes in "Edge Of Desire"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 132 BPM.

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