Other arrangements of Machine Gun
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Tell me off in a (Am)let ter; com plete ly ig (Dm7)nore me.
Get ting high off of (Am)say ing why you don’t a (Dm7)dore me.
and (C7sus4)Ba by, please.
I (F)I’m well (Fsus4)versed in but (F)how I might be (Bbsus2)cursed; I don’t (F)need it ar (C7sus4)tic u lat ed.
Stand in line wast ing (Am)all of your time just to (Dm7)hate me.
Ev ’ry dime gone to (Am)ways you can find that might (Dm7)bait me But (C7sus4)drag me down.
I (F)Sight set (Fsus4)proud ly; but (F)bring me to the (Bbsus2)cursed; I don’t (F)need it ar (C7sus4)tic u lat ed.
(Bbsus2)ground, ing see.
You (F)love to be
Get some bod y’s (Eb7)en e my.
May be no bod y (Dbsus2)loved you when (Dbsus2)you were young.
May be, boy, when you (Dbsus2)cry, no bod y (Eb)ev er comes.
Will you try it once?
Give up the ma (Db)chine gun.
Ma (Db)chine
gun.
(F)Yeah.
Nev er mind how you’ve ra tioned your time, and the (Eb)bat tle is un der way.
(Ab)May
be (Db)times (Ab)are (Db)gon na change.
Don’t just hide in the si lence be hind what you’ve (Eb)real ly been try’n’ to say.
Yeah,
yeah.
What a skill, ba by, (Fsus4)aim ing to kill me with (F)words you don’t (Bbm)mean.
May be no bod y (Dbsus2)loved you when (Dbsus2)you were young.
May be, boy, when you (Dbsus2)cry, no bod y (Eb)ev er comes.
Will you try it once?
Give up the ma (Db)chine gun.
Will you try it once?
Give up the ma (Db)chine gun.
Will you try it once?
Give up the ma (Db)chine gun.
Ma (Db)chine
gun.
(F)Yeah.
Machine Gun — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Machine Gun" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 90 BPM.
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About “Machine Gun”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Machine Gun" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Machine Gun" is in F.
- What key is "Machine Gun" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Machine Gun 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 "Machine Gun"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Machine Gun" 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 "Machine Gun"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Machine Gun"?
- "Machine Gun" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Machine Gun"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbm, Bbsus2, C7, Db, Dbsus2, +6 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.
- Does "Machine Gun" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Machine Gun" is in the key of F at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Machine Gun"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.