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I am the (F)son
and the heir
of a shy ness that is (Bb5)crim i nal ly vul (F)gar.
I am the son and heir
of noth ing in par ti cu lar.
(Db)You shut your mouth, how can (Cm)you say
I (Eb)go a bout things the wrong way?
I am hu man and I (Db)need to be loved,
(C7sus)just like (Eb5)ev ’ry bod y else does.
I am the (F)son
and the heir
of a shy ness that is (Bb5)crim i nal ly vul (F)gar.
I am the son and heir
of noth ing in par ti cu lar.
(Db)You shut your mouth, how can (Cm)you say
I (Eb)go a bout things the wrong way?
I am hu man and I (Db)need to be loved,
(C7sus)just like (Eb5)ev ’ry bod y else does.
I am the
There’s a club (Db)if you’d like to go.
(Cm)You could meet (C5)some bod y who real ly loves (F)you.
So you (Bbm9)go and you stand on your (Dbmaj7)own,
and you leave on your own, (Cm)and you (C5)go home and you (Cm)cry and you want to die.
How Soon Is Now — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "How Soon Is Now" 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 F, 94 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “How Soon Is Now”
- Can I play "How Soon Is Now" 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 "How Soon Is Now" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "How Soon Is Now" by The Smiths played in?
- How Soon Is Now is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "How Soon Is Now"?
- The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "How Soon Is 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 "How Soon Is Now"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "How Soon Is Now"?
- "How Soon Is Now" was originally performed by The Smiths. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "How Soon Is Now"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bbm, Bbm9, Bbpow, Bbsus2, C7, Cm, +6 more.
- What other songs by The Smiths can I play here?
- Try "BIGMOUTH STRIKES AGAIN", "THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT", "HEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLE NOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "How Soon Is Now"?
- 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. "How Soon Is Now" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "How Soon Is Now"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "How Soon Is Now" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.