Iris

by Goo Goo Dolls
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Lyrics

And I’d (D5)give up for ev er to touch you

’cause I know that you feel me some (G5)how.

You’re the clos est to heav (D5)en like that I’ll ev er be and I don’t wan na go home right (G5)now.

And all (D5)give I could taste is this mo ment,

or and all I can breath is your (G5)life.

You’re And soon er or lat (D5)er like that I’ll ev er be I just don’t wan na miss you to (G5)now.

And all (G5)night.

And I (Bm)don’t want the world

to (G)see me

’cause I don’t think that they’d un der (G)stand.

When (Bm)ev ’ry thing’s (A)made to be bro ken

I just want you to know who I (G)am.

And you can’t

And I (Bm)don’t want the world

to see me

’cause I don’t think that they’d un der (G)stand.

When (Bm)ev ’ry thing’s (A)made to be bro ken

I just want you to know who I (G)am.

And I (Bm)don’t want the world

to see me

’cause I don’t think that they’d un der (G)stand.

When (Bm)ev ’ry thing’s (A)made to be bro ken

I just want you to know who I (G)am.

And I (G)am.

I just want you to know who I (G)am.

I just want you to know who I (G)am.

I just want (Bm7)am.

(Bm7)am.

Iris — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Iris" 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 B, 120 BPM.

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

About “Iris

Why does "Iris" 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 "Iris".
What key is "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls played in?
Iris is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Iris"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Iris" 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 "Iris"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Iris"?
"Iris" was originally performed by Goo Goo Dolls. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Iris"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, Bm9, Bmin, C, D, +5 more.
What other songs by Goo Goo Dolls can I play here?
Try "BLACK BALLOON", "BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE", "STAY WITH YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Iris"?
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 "Iris".
Can I see all the notes in "Iris"?
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 B at 120 BPM.

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