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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Minute By Minute" by The Doobie Brothers in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 99 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 “Minute By Minute”
- Can I learn "Minute By Minute" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Minute By Minute" with hands-separate practice in C at 99 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Minute By Minute"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Minute By Minute" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Minute By Minute"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Minute By Minute" is in the key of C at 99 BPM.
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