Minute By Minute

by The Doobie Brothers
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Lyrics

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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

Read "Minute By Minute" by The Doobie Brothers in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 99 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Minute By Minute

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Minute By Minute"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Minute By Minute" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 99 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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