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I was (Gmaj7)hap py in the haze of a (Em7)drunk en hour, but (Am7)heav en knows, I’m (Am7)mis ’ra ble now.
I was (Gmaj7)look ing for a job, and then I (Em7)found a job, and (Am7)heav en knows, I’m (C)mis ’ra ble now.
(Gmaj7)In my life,
(Gmaj7)why do I give val u ’ble time
to (Em7)peo ple who don’t (D)care if I
live or the die?
Two was (Gmaj7)lov ers en twined of a (Em7)pass me by, and (Am7)heav en knows, I’m (Am7)mis ’ra ble now.
I was (Gmaj7)look ing for a job and then I (Em7)found a job, and (Am7)heav en knows, I’m (D)mis ’ra ble now.
(Gmaj7)In my life,
oh, why do I give (Am7)val u ’ble time
to (Gmaj7)peo ple who don’t care if I
live or die?
What she (Gmaj7)asked of in me haze at the (Em7)end of the Ca (Am7)lig u la would (Am7)mis have ble blushed.
“Oh, you’ve (Gmaj7)been in the house job, too then long,” (Em7)found she said, and (Am7)I en knows, I’m (C)nat ur ’lly fled.
(Gmaj7)In my life,
(Gmaj7)why do I give val u ’ble smile
at (Em7)peo ple who I’d (D)much rath er
kick in the eye?
I was (Gmaj7)hap ers py the of a (Em7)drunk en hour, but (Am7)heav en knows, I’m (Am7)mis ’ra ble now.
“Oh, you’ve (Gmaj7)been in the house job too then long,” (Em7)found she said, and (Am7)I en knows, I’m (D)na tur ’lly fled.
(Gmaj7)In my life,
oh, why do I give (Am7)val u ’ble time
to (Gmaj7)peo ple who don’t care if I
live or die?
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Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 113 BPM.
This arrangement will really stretch your chord vocabulary — with 17 different chords including some colorful ones like C#6, Ebmaj7, and Cmaj7, your right hand needs to stay loose and ready to shift shapes quickly.
Start by drilling the less familiar voicings in isolation before you string them together.
Your left hand follows an oompah bass pattern, which at 113 BPM sits in a comfortable mid-tempo pocket, but the challenge is keeping that pulse steady while your right hand navigates chromatic chord moves — especially transitions involving C to C#6 or D to Ebmaj7, where a half-step root shift can trip you up if you're not anticipating it.
Practice hands separately first, then combine at around 80 BPM until the jumps feel automatic.
Use light sustain pedal to connect the ballad-style phrases without muddying those jazzy extensions.
The biggest stumbling point is usually rushing through unfamiliar chords, so loop any four-bar section that feels sticky until it's smooth.
This is a fantastic piece for building confidence with extended and altered chords in a real musical context — once these shapes are under your fingers, you'll find them everywhere.
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About “Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" is in G.
- What key is "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" by The Smiths played in?
- Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 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 "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now"?
- The arrangement plays at 113 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" 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 "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now"?
- "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" was originally performed by The Smiths. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: Am, Am7, Bm7, C, C#6, C6, Cmaj7, Cmin, +9 more.
- What other songs by The Smiths can I play here?
- Try "BIGMOUTH STRIKES AGAIN", "THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT", "THE BOY WITH THE THORN IN HIS SIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" is in the key of G at 113 BPM.
- What chords are in "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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