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I Don’t let this af fect (G)the i game.
ous state.
Ev ’ry five months we act (Dm)the same,
but I nev er get used to put ting you off.
And no one could have script (G)ed to this.
prove.
Why Who knows what ’ll come (Dm)of it.
mood?
I re fuse to be lieve it was all a waste.
’Cause look a round, ev ’ry bod y’s on the (G)food chain.
(Am)Fun ny, (G)but from day to day we get from (Am)bot tom to top.
And if (F)you get lost, you start (E7)o ver a gain.
But we don’t ev er get to, no, we don’t ev er get to stop.
I wake up in this ob (G)liv i game.
ous state.
Go to sleep try’n’ to save (Dm)some face.
’Cause I’ve nev er been one
for act ing na ive.
And so what?
We got noth (G)ing to this.
prove.
Why on earth would we soft (Dm)en the mood?
Do we think that this wire
is bet ter left live?
’Cause look a round, ev ’ry bod y’s on the (G)food chain.
(Am)Fun ny, (G)but from day to day we get from (Am)bot tom to top.
And if (F)you get lost, you start (E7)o ver a gain.
But we don’t ev er get to, no, we don’t ev er get to stop.
I would have known (Gm)bet ter if I was on the (Fmaj7)out side.
I would have known (Gm)bet ter if I was on the (Fmaj7)out side look ing in, look ing in.
But this (Fmaj7)chain just (Em7)eats a way at the peo ple who use it.
No one’s (Em7)gon na say that it’s eas i er los ing touch with (Em7)who we need when it’s (Am)lone li er (Gsus4)on the (F)out side.
don’t ev er get to, no we don’t ev er get to, we (Gm7)don’t ev er get to, we don’t ev er get to, we (Gm7)don’t ev er get to…
Food Chain — Simple Sheet Music
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"Food Chain" 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 C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Food Chain”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Food Chain"?
- 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 "Food Chain" by Eric Hutchinson played in?
- Food Chain is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Food Chain"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Food Chain" 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 "Food Chain"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Food Chain"?
- "Food Chain" was originally performed by Eric Hutchinson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Food Chain"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: Ab6, Am, C, C#dim, Dm, Dm7, E, E7, +10 more.
- What other songs by Eric Hutchinson can I play here?
- Try "OK, It's Alright with Me", "Outside Villanova", "Rock & Roll". 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 "Food Chain". Key of C, 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.
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