Other arrangements of Little Black Dress
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(G)O kay,
I can see it now; it’s all the (D)same thing, just dif f’rent wrap ping a round it.
(Dm)No need
to soft en your words; they’re (C)still gon na hurt, so (Cm)don’t pull punch es.
(G)I tried to be ev ’ry thing you ev er want ed.
(D)Some times, I e ven stood on my heart and stomped.
(Dm)Now I’m
fi n’lly a lone and (C)dressed for the show, but (Cm)go ing no where.
They don’t need to (C)see me (Cm)cry ing.
I’ll get my lit tle black dress on,
and if I put on my fa v’rite song,
I’m gon na dance un til you’re all gone.
I’ll get my (Cm)lit tle black dress on.
You came,
lift ed me up, but then you dropped a (D)hur ri cane.
Now, I’m fight ing to find the ground a gain
to stead y my feet, get (C)up off my knees, and (Cm)just re mem ber that (G)I am
more than just some bod y’s pup pet.
(D)I’ve can
find the cord, and then I’ve cut it.
(F)I stand
a pret ty good chance to (C)dust my self off and dance.
I’ll get my lit tle black dress on,
and if I put on my fa v’rite song,
I’m gon na dance un til you’re all gone.
I’ll get my (Cm)lit tle black dress on.
I’ve got my lit tle black dress on,
and if I tell my self that noth ing’s wrong,
this does n’t have to be a sad song,
not with my lit tle black dress on.
It’s time to con nect the dots,
draw a dif f’rent pic ture of,
and paint it with the col ors of
ev ’ry thing I ev er was.
Re turn to the scene of the crime,
the day I let the mu sic die,
and re write the fi nal lines.
’Cause this time, I,
I’ll get my lit tle black dress on.
Little Black Dress — Simple Sheet Music
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"Little Black Dress" 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 G, 120 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 “Little Black Dress”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Little Black Dress"?
- 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 "Little Black Dress" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Little Black Dress is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Little Black Dress"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Little Black Dress" 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 "Little Black Dress"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Little Black Dress"?
- "Little Black Dress" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Little Black Dress"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bm, C, Cm, Cm6, D, D6, Dm, Em, +2 more.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". 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 "Little Black Dress". Key of G, 120 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.


