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An (C)old man when you’re (G)turned nine ty (Am7)eight.
He won the (G)lot te ry,
and (Am7)died the next day.
He It’s a his black fly when all in your (Am7)Char don nay.
and It’s a (C)death ing row man par don thought, and two (G)mi nutes too (Am7)late.
Is n’t it i ron ic…
don’t you (G)think?
It’s like rain
on your (G)wed ding (Am7)day.
It’s a free ride
when you’ve (G)al read y (Am7)paid.
It’s the good ad vice
that you (G)just did n’t (Am7)take.
(Bb)Who would ’ve (F)thought… it fi gures?
Mis ter (C)“Play It when you’re (G)was a fraid (Am7)to
He packed his (G)suit ing case
and (Am7)kissed his kids bye.
He wait ed ten whole damn when all in to (Am7)take that flight,
and as the (C)plane ing crashed man down, he dreams, and “Well, (G)is n’t this (Am7)nice?” Is n’t it i ron ic…
don’t you (G)think?
It’s like rain
on your (G)wed ding (Am7)day.
It’s a free ride
when you’ve (G)al read y (Am7)paid.
It’s the good ad vice
that you (G)just did n’t (Am7)take.
(Bb)Who would ’ve (F)thought… it fi gures?
Mis ter
Well, (Fmaj7)life has a fun ny way of sneak ing up on you when you think ev ’ry thing’s O.
K.
and (Fmaj7)ev ’ry thing’s go ing right.
And (Fmaj7)life has a fun ny way of help ing you out when you think ev ’ry thing’s gone wrong and (Fmaj7)ev ’ry thing blows up in your face.
A (G)meet ing his beau ti (Am7)ful wife.
And is n’t it i (G)ron ic…
don’t you (G)think?
A lit tle too i (G)ron ic…
and yeah, I (G)real ly do think… it’s like rain
on your (G)wed ding (Am7)day.
It’s a free ride
when you’re (G)al read y (Am7)paid.
It’s the good ad vice
that you (G)just did n’t (Am7)take.
And (Bb)who would have (F)thought, it fi gures.
And you know (Fmaj7)life has a fun ny way of sneak ing up on (G6)you.
(Fmaj7)Life has a fun ny, fun ny way
of help ing you out,
help ing you out.
Ironic — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Ironic" 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, 82 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 “Ironic”
- Why does "Ironic" 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 "Ironic".
- What key is "Ironic" by Alanis Morissette played in?
- Ironic 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 "Ironic"?
- The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ironic" 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 "Ironic"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ironic"?
- "Ironic" was originally performed by Alanis Morissette. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ironic"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am7, Bb, C, F, Fmaj7, G, G6.
- What other songs by Alanis Morissette can I play here?
- Try "IRONIC", "YOU LEARN", "YOU OUGHTA KNOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Ironic"?
- 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 "Ironic".
- Can I see all the notes in "Ironic"?
- 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 82 BPM.
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