Other arrangements of Machine Gun
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Machine Gun" 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, 90 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 “Machine Gun”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Machine Gun"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Machine Gun". Key of F, 90 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.