In Spite Of Ourselves

by John Prine
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She don’t like her eggs all run ny, she thinks cross ing her legs is fun ny.

(F)She looks down up her nose at mon ey, she (C)gets it on sail or like the Eas ter Bun ny.

She (G7)She’s my ba by, I’m her hon ey, I’m nev er gon na let her (C)go.

He ain’t got laid in a month of Sun days.

A Caught him once and he was sniff ing my un dies.

He (F)ain’t as too a sharp but he gets zy things a done.

(C)Drinks day his beer and like it’s ox ing y gen.

moon.

(G7)He’s my ba by and I’m his hon ey, nev er gon na let him go.

In spite of our (F)selves,

we’ll end up sit ting on a (C)rain bow.

A gainst all (G7)odds,

hon ey, we’re the big door prize.

We’re gon na (F)spite

our nos es right off of our (C)fac es.

There won’t be noth ing but big old hearts danc ing in our (C)eyes.

(C)eyes.

In spite of our (F)selves,

we’ll end up sit ting on a (C)rain bow.

A gainst all (G7)odds,

hon ey, we’re the big door prize.

We’re gon na (F)spite

our nos es right off of our (C)fac es.

There won’t be noth ing but big old hearts danc ing in our (C)eyes.

There won’t be noth ing but big old hearts danc ing in our (C)eyes.

In Spite Of Ourselves — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"In Spite Of Ourselves" 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 C, 74 BPM.

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

About “In Spite Of Ourselves

Why does "In Spite Of Ourselves" 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 "In Spite Of Ourselves".
What key is "In Spite Of Ourselves" by John Prine played in?
In Spite Of Ourselves 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 "In Spite Of Ourselves"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "In Spite Of Ourselves" 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 "In Spite Of Ourselves"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "In Spite Of Ourselves"?
"In Spite Of Ourselves" was originally performed by John Prine. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "In Spite Of Ourselves"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, Csus4, F, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by John Prine can I play here?
Try "SAM STONE", "HELLO IN THERE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "In Spite Of Ourselves"?
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 "In Spite Of Ourselves".
Can I see all the notes in "In Spite Of Ourselves"?
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 C at 74 BPM.

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