Misery

by Maroon 5
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Lyrics

Oh, yeah.

Oh, (C)yeah.

So scared of break ing it that (B7)you won’t let it bend,

and I wrote two hun dred let ters (B7)I will nev er send.

Some times these cuts are so much (B7)deep er than they seem.

It’s not rath er cov er up; I’d (B7)rath er let them bleed.

So (C)let me be and I’ll (B7)set you free.

I (Am7)am in (D)mis er y.

There (Em)ain’t no (Am7)bod y who can (D)com fort me, oh, yeah.

Why (Am7)won’t you (D)an swer me?

The (Em)si lence is (Am7)slow ly (D)kill ing me, oh, yeah.

Girl, you real ly (Am7)got me bad, you real ly got me (G)bad.

I’m gon na (Am7)get you back, I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.

Your (CN.C.)salt y skin and how it (B7)mix es in with mine,

and the way it feels to be com (B7)plete ly in ter twined.

Not that I did n’t care, it’s (B7)that I did n’t know.

It’s not what I did n’t feel, it’s (B7)what I did n’t show.

So (C)let me be and I’ll (B7)set you free.

I (Am7)am in (D)mis er y.

There (Em)ain’t no (Am7)bod y who can (D)com fort me, oh, yeah.

Why (Am7)won’t you (D)an swer me?

The (Em)si lence is (Am7)slow ly (D)kill ing me, oh, yeah.

Girl, you real ly (Am7)got me bad, you real ly got me (G)bad.

I’m gon na (Am7)get you back, I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.

Your (CN.C.)salt y skin and how it You say your faith is shak en and you may be mis tak en.

You keep me wide a wake and (G)wait ing for the sun.

I’m des p’rate and con fused, so far a way from you.

I’m get ting there.

I don’t care where I have to run.

Why do you do what you do to me, yeah?

Why won’t you an swer me, an swer me, yeah?

Why (Am)do you (D)do what you (G)do to me, yeah?

Why (Am)won’t you (D)an swer me, (G)an swer me, yeah?

I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.

Girl, you real ly (Am7)got me bad, you real ly got me (G)bad.

I’m gon na (Am7)get you back, I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.

Girl, you real ly (Am7)got me bad, you real ly got me (G)bad.

I’m gon na (Am7)get you back, I’m gon na get you (G)back, yeah.

I’m gon na get you (G)back.

Misery — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Misery" 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 G, 100 BPM.

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

About “Misery

Can I play "Misery" 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 "Misery" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Misery" by Maroon 5 played in?
Misery is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Misery"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Misery" 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 "Misery"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Misery"?
"Misery" was originally performed by Maroon 5. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Misery"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, B7, Bm, C, D, Em, F#m7, +1 more.
What other songs by Maroon 5 can I play here?
Try "DON'T WANNA KNOW", "WHAT LOVERS DO", "DAYLIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Misery"?
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. "Misery" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Misery"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Misery" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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