Humble Me

by Norah Jones
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Lyrics

Went (C)out on a limb,

(G7)gone too far; I broke (C)down at the side of the road,

(C)strand ed at the out skirts, and the (G7)sun’s creep in’ up.

(C)Ba by’s in the back seat, (G7)still fast a sleep,

(C)dream in’ of bet ter days.

I (C)don’t want to call you, but you’re (G7)all I have to turn (C)to.

(Fmaj7)What do you say when it’s (Fm)all gone a way?

(C)Ba by, I (G)did n’t mean to (Am7)hurt you.

(Fmaj7)Truth spoke in whis pers will (Fm)tear you a part,

no (C)mat ter how (G)hard you re (Am7)sist it.

It (Bbsus2)nev er (F)rains when you (Gm7)want it to.

You hum ble me, (C)Lord.

You hum ble me, (Fsus2)Lord.

I’m (F)on my (C)knees,

(G7sus)emp ty.

You hum ble me, (C)Lord.

You hum ble me, (Fsus2)Lord.

So (F)please, please, (C)please,

for (G7sus)give me.

(C)Ba by Te re sa, she’s (G7)got your eyes;

I (C)see you all the time.

When she (C)asks a bout her dad dy, I (G7)nev er know what to say.

(C)Heard you kicked the bot tle and you (G7)helped build the church; you (C)car ry an hon est wage.

Is it (C)true you have some bod y (G7)keep ing you com pa ny?

You hum ble me.

Humble Me — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Humble Me" by Norah Jones in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 80 BPM.

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

About “Humble Me

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Humble Me"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Humble Me" by Norah Jones played in?
Humble Me is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Humble Me"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Humble Me" 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 "Humble Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Humble Me"?
"Humble Me" was originally performed by Norah Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Humble Me"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am7, Bbsus2, C, F, Fm, Fmaj7, Fsus2, G, +2 more.
What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?
Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Humble Me" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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