Other arrangements of Just A Game
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I don’t know
where I am;
I don’t know
this place.
Don’t rec og nize
an y bod y,
just the same old danc
ing face.
See, these peo ple, they lie; and I
don’t know
who to be
lieve
an y more.
But there comes you to keep me safe from (Dm)harm;
there comes (F)you
to take me in your (Dm)arms.
Is it just a game?
I don’t (F)know.
Is it just a game?
I don’t (F)know.
Be too nice and (C)break my heart.
So home sick and con (C)fused,
but I know I must (C)play my part,
and tears I must con (C)ceal.
There comes
Take my hand, and my heart (Bb)rac
(F)es.
The flames il lu mi nate our (Bb)fac
(F)es.
And we’re on fire; blow a (Bb)kiss
to the crowd,
they’re our (Bbsus2)on ly hope
now.
And I
know
my (F)place;
and I
know
my (F)place;
we’re all just piec
es
in their
games.
Just A Game — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Just A Game" by Birdy in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of F. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 72 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 “Just A Game”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Just A Game"?
- 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 F. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Just A Game" by Birdy played in?
- Just A Game 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 "Just A Game"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Just A Game" 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 "Just A Game"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Just A Game"?
- "Just A Game" was originally performed by Birdy. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Just A Game"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Bbsus2, C, C7, Dm, F, +4 more.
- What other songs by Birdy can I play here?
- Try "NOT ABOUT ANGELS", "TEE SHIRT", "Wings". 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 — "Just A Game" 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 F, 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 72 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.