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Hey, don’t wor just to I’ve been lied to.
I’ve been there man y times be fore.
Girl, don’t you (F13sus)wor ry; of I know where I (F13)stand.
I don’t need this (Am)love; ed, like I don’t need your (Dm7)hand.
I know I (Gb7)could (F13sus)turn,
think ing you’d be (F13)gone,
that I must be pre (Am)pared
an y time to car ry (Dm7)on,
but (Fmaj9)(min ute by min ute by (Dm7)min ute by min ute) I keep hold ing on.
(I’ll be hold ing on,
(Bm11)I’ll (Bb9)be hold (Am7)ing (Fmaj9)on.) ute by min ute by min ute by min ute) I keep hold ing on.
You would stay just to watch me, dar ling,
wilt a way of y lies from you.
Can’t stop the (F13sus)hab ry; of liv ing on the (F13)run.
Take it all for (Am)love; ed, like you’re the on ly (Dm7)one.
Liv ing on (Gb7)my (F13sus)own,
some how that sounds (F13)nice.
that You think I’m your (Am)fool;
well, y you may just be (Dm7)right,
’cause (Fmaj9)(min ute by min ute by (Dm7)min ute by min ute) I keep hold ing on.
(I’ll be hold ing on,
(Bm11)I’ll (Bb9)be hold (Am7)ing (Fmaj9)on.) ute by min ute by min ute by min ute) I keep hold ing on.
(Bm11)I (Bb9)keep hold (Am7)ing (Dm7)on.
Call my name and I’ll be gone.
You reach out and I won’t be there.
(Am7)Just my luck, you’ll re al ize
you should spend your life
with some one.
You could spend your life with (F#m7)some
(D)one.
(Cmaj9)(Min ute by min ute by (Am7)min ute by min ute) I’ll be hold ing on.
(Cmaj9)(Min ute by min ute by (Am7)min ute by min ute) I’ll be hold ing on.
Minute By Minute — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Minute By Minute" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 99 BPM.
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About “Minute By Minute”
- Can I play "Minute By Minute" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Minute By Minute" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Minute By Minute" by The Doobie Brothers played in?
- Minute By Minute 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 "Minute By Minute"?
- The arrangement plays at 99 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Minute By Minute" 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 "Minute By Minute"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Minute By Minute"?
- "Minute By Minute" was originally performed by The Doobie Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Minute By Minute"?
- This arrangement uses 27 chords: Am, Am7, Bb9, Bm7, Bmin, C, C#dim7, Cmaj7, +19 more.
- What other songs by The Doobie Brothers can I play here?
- Try "WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES", "BLACK WATER", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Minute By Minute"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Minute By Minute" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Minute By Minute"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Minute By Minute" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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