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Ooh,
ooh,
ooh,
ooh.
(C)The mid dle of the road
(C5)is tryin’ to (A)find me.
I’m (A)stand in’ in the (G5)mid dle of life with my (C5)plans be hind me.
(C5)I got a smile
for ev ’ry (C5)one I meet.
As (A)long as you don’t try (D)drag gin’ my bay or (A)drop pin’ the bomb (G5)on my street.
Now, (C5)come on, ba by,
well, get in the road.
Oh, come on now,
in (E)the mid dle of the road, yeah.
Ooh,
ooh.
In the (C)mid dle of the road
you see the (C5)darn dest things,
like (A)fat guys driv ing (G)’round in jeeps through the cit (C)y, wear in’ (A)big dia mond rings and silk (D)suits, past (A)cor ru gat ed (G)tin shacks (D)full up with kids.
Oh, man, I (A)don’t mean a (G)Hamp stead (D)nurs er y.
When you (A)own a big (G)chunk of the (D)blood y Third World, the (A)ba bies just come (G)with the sce ner (D)y.
Oh, (C)come on, ba by,
mmm, get in the road.
Oh, come on, now,
in (E)the mid dle of the road, yeah.
(A)One
(A)two
(A)three
(A)four
Ooh,
ooh,
Ooh,
ooh,
The (C)mid dle of the road
is no pri vate cul de (A)sac.
I can’t get from the (D7)cab to the curb with out (A)some lit tle (G)jerk on my back.
(A)Don’t har ass me, (G)can’t you tell I’m (D7)go in’ home, I’m (C)tired as hell.
I’m (A)not the cat I (G)used to be; I (D7)got a kid, I’m (C)thir ty three.
Ba by,
well, get in the road.
Come on, now,
in (E)the mid dle of the road, yeah.
Middle Of The Road — Simple Sheet Music
"Middle Of The Road" 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 C, 168 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 “Middle Of The Road”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Middle Of The Road"?
- 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 "Middle Of The Road" by The Pretenders played in?
- Middle Of The Road is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Middle Of The Road"?
- The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Middle Of The Road" 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 "Middle Of The Road"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Middle Of The Road"?
- "Middle Of The Road" was originally performed by The Pretenders. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Middle Of The Road"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, C, Cpow, D, D7, Dsus4, E, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?
- Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "BRASS IN POCKET", "TALK OF THE TOWN". 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 "Middle Of The Road". Key of C, 168 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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