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(D)Some times, I (A)feel like I’m go ing out of (Bm)my mind.
(G)Boy, the way you do me, it’s a
crime.
(A)Then you smile at me and it’s (Bm)al right.
With (G)you there ain’t no in be tween.
Ev ’ry time that I walk out the door,
tell my self I won’t take it no more.
There’s a part of me won’t let you go,
(Em)keeps say ing yes when my mind’s say ing no.
(G)Me and my heart, we got is (D)sues,
don’t (A)know if I should hate you or miss (Bm)you.
(G)Damn, I wish that I could re sist (D)you,
can’t de (A)cide if I should leave you or kiss (Bm)you.
(G)Me and my heart, we got is (D)sues, is sues, is sues.
We got is (Bm)sues, is sues, is sues.
Issues — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Issues" by Julia Michaels in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 110 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Issues”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Issues"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Issues" by Julia Michaels played in?
- Issues is arranged in the key of D 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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: A, Bm, C, D, Em, G.
- What other songs by Julia Michaels can I play here?
- Try "ISSUES", "WHAT A TIME", "Issues". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Issues" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 110 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.


