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“The prob lem is (D6)all in side your (B7)head,” she said to me; I wish there was “the an swer is (D#dim7)eas y if you (G)take it log i (B)c’lly.
I’d like “I to help ci you in your (Cmaj7)strug gle to be (B)free; there (B7)must be fif ty ways?” fif ty ways to leave your (Em)lov er.”
She said, “It’s (D6)real ly not my (B7)hab it to in trude; fur ther (Em)more, I hope my (D#dim7)mean ing won’t be (B)lost or mis con strued.
And then But (Em)I’ll re peat my (D6)self at the (Cmaj7)risk of be ing (B)crude: there (B7)must be fif ty (Am7)ways to leave your (Em)lov er,
fif ty (Am7)ways to leave your (Em)lov er.”
Just slip out the (G)back,
Jack;
make a new (Bb6)plan,
Stan;
you don’t need to be (C7)coy,
Roy,
just get your self (G)free.
Hop on the bus,
Gus;
you don’t need to dis cuss much;
just drop off the (C7)key,
Lee,
and get your self (G)free.
Slip out the (G)back,
Jack;
make a new (Bb6)plan,
Stan;
you don’t need to be (C7)coy,
Roy,
just lis ten to (G)me.
Hop on the bus,
Gus;
you don’t need to dis cuss much;
just drop off the (C7)key, Lee,
and get your self (G)free.
Slip out the (G)free.
(G)free.
Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover — Simple Sheet Music
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"Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover" 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover"?
- 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 "Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover" by Paul Simon played in?
- Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover 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 "Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover"?
- "Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover" was originally performed by Paul Simon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am7, B7, Baug, Bb6, C, C7, Cmaj7, D#dim7, +4 more.
- What other songs by Paul Simon can I play here?
- Try "Still Crazy After All These Years", "KODACHROME", "ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 "Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover". Key of G, 100 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.


