Mr. Brightside

by The Killers
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Lyrics

Com in’ out of my cage and I’ve been do in’ just (Gmaj13)fine.

Got ta, got ta be down be cause I want it all.

It start ed out with a kiss.

How did it end up like (Gmaj13)this?

It was on ly a kiss.

It was on ly a kiss.

Now I’m fall ing a sleep and she’s call ing a cab while he’s hav ing a smoke and she’s tak ing a drag.

Now they’re go ing to bed and my stom ach is sick.

And it’s all in my head but she’s touch ing his (Bm11)chest now.

He takes off her (D)dress now.

Let me (Gmaj13)go.

I just can’t look.

It’s (D)kill ing me

and (Gmaj13)tak ing con trol.

(D)Jeal ous y, (Gmaj9)turn ing saints in (Bm7)to the sea.

(A)Swim ming through sick (D)lull a bies, (Gmaj9)chok ing on your (Bm7)al i bis, (A)but it’s just the (D)price I pay.

(Gmaj9)Des ti ny is (Bm7)call ing me.

(A)O pen up my (D)ea ger eyes

’cause I’m Mis ter (A)Bright side.

I (D)nev er.

I (D)nev er.

I (D)nev er.

I (D)nev er.

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Mr. Brightside — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Mr. Brightside" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 110 BPM.

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

About “Mr. Brightside

Where are the chord symbols for "Mr. Brightside" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Mr. Brightside" is in D.
What key is "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers played in?
Mr. Brightside is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mr. Brightside"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mr. Brightside" 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 "Mr. Brightside"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mr. Brightside"?
"Mr. Brightside" was originally performed by The Killers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mr. Brightside"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, Bmin, D, G, Gmaj, Gmaj9.
What other songs by The Killers can I play here?
Try "WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG", "Human", "SOMEBODY TOLD ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Mr. Brightside" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Mr. Brightside" is in the key of D at 110 BPM.
What chords are in "Mr. Brightside"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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