Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover

by Paul Simon
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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.

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.