I Try

by Macy Gray
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Lyrics

Games, chang es and fears;

when will they (Em)go from here?

When (CN.C.)will they stop?

I be lieve that (D)fate

has brought us here

and we should be to (Em7)geth er, babe,

but we’re not.

I play it off but I’m dream ing of you.

And I’ll keep my cool but I’m fiend in’.

I try to say good (D)bye and I choke.

I try to walk a (Asus)way and I stum ble.

Though I try to (Em7)hide it, it’s clear my world (G)crum bles when you are not near.

Good (D)bye and I choke.

I try to walk a (Asus)way and I stum ble.

Though I try to (Em7)hide it, it’s clear my world (G)crum bles when you are not near.

I may ap pear to be free

but I’m just a (Em)pris on er

of your (CN.C.)love.

And I may seem al (D)right and smile when you (A)leave but my smiles are just a front,

just a front

And I play it off but I’m dream ing of you.

And I’ll keep my cool but I’m fiend in’.

I try to say good

Here is my con fes sion.

May I be your pos ses sion?

Boy, I need your touch, your love, kiss es and (C7)such.

With all my might I try but this I can’t de ny,

de ny.

I play it off but I’m dream ing of you.

And I’ll keep my cool but I’m fiend in’.

I (Bb)try to say good (Eb)bye and I choke.

Try to walk a (Bbsus)way and I stum ble.

Though I try to (Fm7)hide it, it’s clear, my world (Ab)crum bles when you are not near.

Good (Eb)bye and I choke.

Try to walk a (Bbsus)way and I stum ble.

Though I try to (Fm7)hide it, it’s clear, my world (Ab)crum bles when you are not near.

Good (Eb)bye and I choke.

Try to walk a (Bbsus)way and I stum ble.

Though I try to (Fm7)hide it, it’s clear, my world (Ab)crum bles when you are not near.

I Try — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"I Try" 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 D, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Try

Why does "I Try" 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 "I Try".
What key is "I Try" by Macy Gray played in?
I Try is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Try"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Try" 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 "I Try"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Try"?
"I Try" was originally performed by Macy Gray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Try"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, A7, Ab, Am7, Asus4, Bb, Bbsus4, Bm7, +11 more.
What other songs by Macy Gray can I play here?
Try "I Try". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "I Try"?
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 "I Try".
Can I see all the notes in "I Try"?
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 D at 90 BPM.

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