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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "I Try" by Macy Gray in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "I Try" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Try" with hands-separate practice in D at 90 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Try"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Try" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "I Try"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Try" is in the key of D at 90 BPM.
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