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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Good Grief" 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, 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Good Grief"?
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 "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.
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 "Good Grief". Key of G, 120 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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