Good Grief

by Bastille
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Lyrics

(G)Shut my eyes and count to ten, it goes in (F)one ear, out the oth er, oh, (C)one ear, out the oth er, oh.

(G)Burn ing bright right ’til the end, now you’ll be (F)miss ing from the pho to graphs, (C)miss ing from the pho to graphs.

(Em)What’s gon na be left of the world if you’re not in it?

(Em)What’s gon na be left of the world?

Oh.

(G)Ev ’ry min ute of ev ’ry hour I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.

Ev ’ry stum ble and each mis fire I miss you, I miss you, I miss you more.

Good Grief — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Good Grief" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Good Grief

Can I play "Good Grief" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Good Grief" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Good Grief" by Bastille played in?
Good Grief 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 "Good Grief"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Good Grief" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Good Grief"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Good Grief"?
"Good Grief" was originally performed by Bastille. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bastille can I play here?
Try "Pompeii", "POMPEII", "Pompeii". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Good Grief"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Good Grief" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Good Grief"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Good Grief" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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