Heathens

by Twenty One Pilots
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Lyrics

(C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E)slow.

(C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E)know.

Please (C)don’t make an (Am)y sud den (E)moves.

You (C)don’t know the (Am)half of the a (E)buse.

(C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E)slow.

(C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E)know.

Please (C)don’t make an (Am)y sud den (E)moves.

You (C)don’t know the (Am)half of the a (E)buse.

(C)Wel come to the room of peo ple who have rooms of peo ple that they (Em)loved one day, docked a way.

(Am)Just be cause we check the guns at the door does n’t mean our (Em)brains ’ll change from hand gre nades.

You’ll nev er know the (Am)psy cho path sit ting next to (Em)you.

You’ll nev er know the mur der er sit ting next to (C)you.

You’ll think, “How’d I (Am)get here, sit ting next to (B)you?” But af ter all I’ve said, please don’t for get.

We don’t deal with out sid ers ver y well.

They say new com ers have a cer tain smell.

You have trust is sues, not to men tion, they say they can smell your in ten tions.

You’ll nev er know the (Am)freak show sit ting next to (E5)you.

You’ll have some weird peo ple sit ting next to (C)you.

You’ll think, “How’d I (Am)get here, sit ting next to (B)you?” But af ter all I’ve said, please don’t for get.

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(C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E)slow.

(C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E)know.

Please (C)don’t make an (Am)y sud den (E)moves.

You (C)don’t know the (Am)half of the a (E)buse.

(C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E)slow.

Watch it.

(C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E)know.

(C)All my friends are (Am)hea thens; take it (E)slow.

Watch it.

(C)Wait for them to (Am)ask you who you (E)know.

(C)Why’d you come?

You knew you should have (E5)stayed.

I (C)tried to warn you (Am)just to stay a (E5)way.

And (C)now they’re out (Am)side, read y to (E)bust.

It (C)looks like you (Am)might be one of (E)us.

Heathens — Simple Sheet Music

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"Heathens" 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 E, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Heathens”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Heathens"?
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 "Heathens" by Twenty One Pilots played in?
Heathens is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Heathens"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Heathens" 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 "Heathens"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Heathens"?
"Heathens" was originally performed by Twenty One Pilots. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Twenty One Pilots can I play here?
Try "MY BLOOD", "RIDE", "TEAR IN MY HEART". 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 "Heathens". Key of E, 80 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.