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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Ironic" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ironic"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ironic". Key of C, 82 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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