Issues

by Julia Michaels
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Lyrics

I’m (Db)jeal ous, You I’m o ver (Eb)zeal ous.

When I’m (Ab)down, I get real down.

When I’m (Dbsus2)high, I don’t come down.

But I get (Db)an gry, ba ly by, be (Eb)lieve me.

I could (Ab)love you just like that.

and I could (Dbsus2)leave you just as fast.

But (Db)you don’t

(Eb)judge me.

’Cause if you (Ab)did, ba by, I would judge you, (Fm)too.

No, (Db)you don’t

(Eb)judge me.

’Cause if you (Ab)did, ba by, I would judge you, (Fm)too.

’Cause I got is sues, but you got ’em, too.

So give ’em all to me and I’ll give mine to you.

Bask in the glo ry of all our prob lems,

’cause we got the kind of love it takes to solve ’em.

Yeah, I got is sues,

and (CN.C.)one of them is how bad I need you.

(Db)jeal ous, You I’m shit on (Eb)pur pose.

You get (Ab)mad and you break things.

Feel I’m (Dbsus2)bad, try to fix things.

But I get (Db)per fect, ba ly wired be (Eb)cir cuit,

and got (Ab)hands like an o cean.

and Push you (Dbsus2)out, pull you back in.

’Cause (Db)you don’t

(Eb)judge me.

’Cause if you (Ab)did, ba by, I would judge you, (Fm)too.

No, (Db)you don’t

(Eb)judge me.

’Cause ’Cause you (Ab)see it from the same point of (Fm)view.

’Cause I got is sues, but you got ’em, too.

So give ’em all to me and I’ll give mine to you.

Bask in the glo ry of all our prob lems,

’cause we got the kind of love it takes to solve ’em.

Yeah, I got is sues,

and (CN.C.)one of them is how bad I need you.

(I got is (Eb)sues.

(Ab)You got ’em, (Fm)too.) And one of them is how bad I need you.

(I got is (Eb)sues.

(Ab)You got ’em, (Fm)too.

’Cause I got is and one of them is how bad I need you.

(Ab)(You got ’em, (Fm)too.)

Yeah, I got is sues, (I got is (Eb)sues.) And one of them is how bad I need you.

(Ab)(You got ’em (Fm)too.)

Yeah, I got is sues, (I got,)

and (CN.C.)one of them is how bad I need you.

Issues — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Issues" 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 Ab, 110 BPM.

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

About “Issues”

Why does "Issues" 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 "Issues".
What key is "Issues" by Julia Michaels played in?
Issues is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Issues"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Issues" 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 "Issues"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Issues"?
"Issues" was originally performed by Julia Michaels. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Issues"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, C, Db, Dbsus2, Eb, Fm.
What other songs by Julia Michaels can I play here?
Try "WHAT A TIME", "Issues", "Issues". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Issues"?
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 "Issues".
Can I see all the notes in "Issues"?
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 Ab at 110 BPM.