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(CN.C.)They call me Mis ter Pit i ful;
(F)ba (C)by, that’s my name.
They call (F)me Mis (C)ter Pit i ful;
that’s how I got my fame.
But no bod y seems to un der stand, (F)now, what makes a man feel so blue.
Oh, they (F7)call (Bb)me Mis (C)ter Pit i ful
’cause I lost (C)some one (C)just like you.
(CN.C.)They call me Mis ter Pit i ful;
(F)ba (C)by, that’s my name.
They call (F)me Mis (C)ter Pit i ful;
that’s how I got my fame.
But no bod y seems to un der stand, (F)now, what makes a man feel so blue.
Oh, they (F7)call (Bb)me Mis (C)ter Pit i ful
’cause I lost (C)some one (C)just like you.
(CN.C.)They call me Mis ter
How can I ex plain to you
some bod y act ing so ver y blue?
How can I tell you ’bout my fame?
Oh, don’t think t’will do.
(CN.C.)Yeah, Mis ter
Mr. Pitiful — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Mr. Pitiful" by Otis Redding 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, 140 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 “Mr. Pitiful”
- Can I learn "Mr. Pitiful" 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 "Mr. Pitiful" with hands-separate practice in C at 140 BPM.
- What key is "Mr. Pitiful" by Otis Redding played in?
- Mr. Pitiful 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 "Mr. Pitiful"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mr. Pitiful" 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. Pitiful"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mr. Pitiful"?
- "Mr. Pitiful" was originally performed by Otis Redding. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mr. Pitiful"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am7, Bb, C, C7, F, F7, G, G7.
- What other songs by Otis Redding can I play here?
- Try "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay", "THE DOCK OF THE BAY", "I'VE BEEN LOVING YOU TOO LONG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Mr. Pitiful"?
- 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 "Mr. Pitiful" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Mr. Pitiful"?
- 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. "Mr. Pitiful" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.
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