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I don’t like my (F#m)mind (A)right (E)now,
stack ing up (A)pro blems that (C#m)are so un (D)ne ces sa ry.
Wish that I could (F#m)slow (A)things (E)down, I wan na let (A)go, but (C#m)there’s com fort (D)in the pa nic.
And I (F#m)drive (A)my (E)self cra zy, think ing (A)ev ’ry thing’s (C#m)a bout (D)me.
Yeah, I (F#m)drive (A)my (E)self cra zy, ’cause I (A)can’t es cape (C#m)the gra vi (D)ty.
I’m hold ing (F#m)on.
(D)Why is ev ’ry thing so hea vy?
Hold ing (F#m)on
to (D)so much more than I can car ry.
I keep (F#m)drag ging a (A)round what’s (E)bring ing me down.
If I (A)just let (C#m)go, (D)I’d be set free.
Hold ing (F#m)on.
(D)Why is ev ’ry thing so hea vy?
You say that I’m (F#m)pa (A)ra (E)noid,
but I’m pret ty (A)sure (C#m)the world is (D)out to get me.
It’s not like I make (A)the choice
to (A)let my mind (C#m)stay so (D)**** *** mes sy.
I (F#m)know I’m not (A)the cen tre (E)of the u ni verse, but (A)you keep spin (C#m)ning ’round me (D)just the same.
I (F#m)know I’m not (A)the cen tre (E)of the u ni verse, but (A)you keep spin (C#m)ning ’round me (D)just the same.
I’m hold ing (F#m)on.
(D)Why is ev ’ry thing so hea vy?
Hold ing (F#m)on
to (D)so much more than I can car ry.
I keep (F#m)drag ging a (A)round what’s (E)bring ing me down.
If I (A)just let (C#m)go, (D)I’d be set free.
Hold ing (F#m)on.
(D)Why is ev ’ry thing so hea vy?
I (F#m)know I’m not (A)the cen tre (E)of the u ni verse, but (A)you keep spin (C#m)ning ’round me (D)just the same.
I (F#m)know I’m not (A)the cen tre (E)of the u ni verse, but (A)you keep spin (C#m)ning ’round me (D)just the same.
And I (F#m)drive (A)my (E)self cra zy think ing (A)ev ’ry thing’s (C#m)a bout (D)me.
Hold ing (F#m7)on.
(D)Why is ev ’ry thing so hea vy?
Hold ing (F#m7)on
to (Esus4)so much more than I can car ry.
I keep (F#m)drag ging a (A)round what’s (E)bring ing me down.
If I (A)just let (C#m)go, (D)I’d be set free.
Hold ing (F#m)on.
(D)Why is ev ’ry thing so hea vy?
(D)Why is ev ’ry thing so hea vy?
(A)Why is ev (C#m)’ry thing (D)so hea vy?
Heavy — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"Heavy" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 74 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Heavy”
- Why does "Heavy" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Heavy".
- What key is "Heavy" by Linkin Park played in?
- Heavy is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Heavy"?
- The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Heavy" 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 "Heavy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Heavy"?
- "Heavy" was originally performed by Linkin Park. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Linkin Park can I play here?
- Try "WAITING FOR THE END", "ONE MORE LIGHT", "ONE STEP CLOSER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Heavy"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Heavy".
- Can I see all the notes in "Heavy"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 74 BPM.
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