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I’m going to take my (Cm)time,
I have all the time in the world
to make you mine.
It is writ ten in the stars a bove,
when the gods al de (Cm)cree
you’ll be have right here by my side,
(Ab)o right next to me.
You can run but you can not hide.
Don’t say you want me,
don’t say you need me,
don’t say you love me,
it’s un der stood.
Don’t say you’re hap py
out there with out me,
I know you can’t be
’cause it’s no good.
I’ll be fine (Cm)time,
I’ll be wait ing pa tient the ly,
till you the signs,
and come run ing to my o pen arms,
when will you al ise, (Cm)cree
do we have to till our col lide,
(Ab)o pen up your eyes.
You can run can’t turn back the tide
Don’t say you want me, don’t say you need me, don’t say you love me,
it’s un der stood.
Don’t say you’re hap py out there with out me, I know you can’t be
’cause it’s no good.
I’ll be fine
I’m going to take my (Cm)time,
I have all the time in the world
to make you mine.
It is writ ten in the stars a bove.
Don’t say you want me, don’t say you need me, don’t say you love me,
it’s un der stood.
Don’t say you’re hap py out there with out me, I know you can’t be
’cause it’s no good.
Don’t say you want me, don’t say you need me, don’t say you love me,
it’s un der stood.
Don’t say you’re hap py out there with out me, I know you can’t be
’cause it’s no good.
Don’t say you want it’s no good.
It's No Good — Simple Sheet Music
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"It's No Good" 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 F, 100 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with extended chord shapes — your right hand will navigate Abmaj7 and Abmaj9 voicings that stretch beyond basic triads, so take a moment to learn each shape in isolation before you try them in tempo.
Your left hand drives an oompah bass pattern, bouncing between a low root and a mid-register chord hit, which at 100 BPM should feel steady but energetic — keep that rhythm relaxed and even, almost like a pulse you could tap your foot to.
The trickiest transition is moving between Abmaj9 and Adim: the diminished chord sneaks in quickly, so loop that two-chord change hands-separately until it's automatic.
Watch the shift from Cm7 to C major too — it's just one note difference, but rushing it smudges the dramatic color change that makes this song pop.
Once those transitions click, you'll have real fluency with major seventh and minor seventh shapes you'll use everywhere.
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About “It's No Good”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It's No Good"?
- 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 "It's No Good" by Depeche Mode played in?
- It's No Good is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's No Good"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It's No Good" 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 "It's No Good"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It's No Good"?
- "It's No Good" was originally performed by Depeche Mode. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "It's No Good"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Adim, C, Cm, Cm7.
- What other songs by Depeche Mode can I play here?
- Try "PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE", "STRANGE LOVE", "PERSONAL JESUS". 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 "It's No Good". Key of F, 100 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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