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(A)My day was so (D)mun dane, I don’t think I left the house.
(A)Drank a pot of (D)cof fee, tried to write, noth ing came out.
(A)Some how, it’s the (D)week end, I’m still bored out of my skull.
And (A)I went to a (D)par ty but on ly on prin ci ple.
Emp ty,
look at me.
I’m a zom bie in my bod y, I’m a train off of the track.
(F#m7)I feel dirt y, I feel rot ten, (E)and the col ors are all (D)flat.
(A)I’m a sad shell of a wom an and I’ve got mag gots for brains.
(F#m7)But that’s just a thing that hap pens (D)when my,
when my ba by goes a way.
When my ba by goes a way,
he goes a way.
Ev ’ry thing feels (D)mold y like the fruit that’s in the fridge.
And (A)ev ’ry thing that’s (D)fun ny, I wish I could tell to him.
And (A)some times, at a (D)low point, I e ven wish for a trag e dy,
’cause (A)I know he’d come (D)o ver and take real good care of me.
It’s so weird,
he’s not here.
(E5)I’m a zom he goes a way, (A)oh.
What can I (F#m7)do
but think of (D)you,
but think of (A)you?
What can I (F#m7)do
but think of (D)you,
but think of (A)you?
(A)you?
(A)I’m a zom bie in my bod y, (E)I’m a train off of the track.
(E)I feel dirt y, I feel rot ten, (E)and the col ors are all flat.
(E)I’m a sad shell of a wom an (E)and I’ve got mag gots for brains.
(E)But that’s just a thing that hap pens (E)when my,
when my ba by goes a way.
What can I
When my ba by goes a way.
you,
but think of
When my ba by goes a way.
What can I
When my ba by goes a way.
you,
but think of you?
Maggots For Brains — Simple Sheet Music
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"Maggots For Brains" 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 A, 164 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Maggots For Brains”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Maggots For Brains"?
- 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 "Maggots For Brains" by Olivia Rodrigo played in?
- Maggots For Brains is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Maggots For Brains"?
- The arrangement plays at 164 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Maggots For Brains" 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 "Maggots For Brains"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Maggots For Brains"?
- "Maggots For Brains" was originally performed by Olivia Rodrigo. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Olivia Rodrigo can I play here?
- Try "THE CURE", "1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back", "All-American Bitch". 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 "Maggots For Brains". Key of A, 164 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.