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Knights Of Cydonia — Simple Sheet Music
About “Knights Of Cydonia”
"Knights Of Cydonia" 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 E, 138 BPM.
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Lyrics
(E5)Ah
(A)ah,
(E5)Ah
(A)ah,
(G#m)Come ride with (B)me through the (E)veins of his tor (B)y,
I’ll (D#)show you a (E)god who falls a (G)sleep on the (B)job.
(Em)How can we (B)win
when (C)fools can be (G)kings?
(B)Don’t waste your (C)time or time (G)will
(B)waste
(Em)you.
(E5)Ah
(A)ah.
(E5)Ah
(A)ah.
(Em)No one’s gon na take me a (Bm)live,
the (A)time has come to make things sur (Em)right.
(Em)You and I must fight for our (Bm)rights,
the (A)you and I must fight to sur (Em)vive.
(Em)No one’s gon na take me a (Bm)live,
the (A)time has come to make things sur (Em)right.
(Em)You and I must fight for our (Bm)rights,
the (A)you and I must fight to sur (Em)right.
(Em)-
(Em)No one’s gon na take me a (Bm)live,
the (A)time has come to make things sur (Em)right.
(Em)You and I must fight for our (Bm)rights,
the (A)you and I must fight to sur (Em)vive.
Practice tip
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Questions about this song (9)
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Knights Of Cydonia"?
- 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 "Knights Of Cydonia" by Muse played in?
- Knights Of Cydonia is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Knights Of Cydonia"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Knights Of Cydonia" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Knights Of Cydonia"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Knights Of Cydonia"?
- "Knights Of Cydonia" was originally performed by Muse. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Muse can I play here?
- Try "Psycho", "Mercy", "SOMETHING HUMAN". 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 "Knights Of Cydonia". Key of E, 138 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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