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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "I Try" 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 D, 90 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 “I Try”
- Can I play "I Try" 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 "I Try" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "I Try"?
- 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. "I Try" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "I Try"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Try" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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