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Jack and Jill went up the hill to (C)fetch a pail of wa ter, so they say.
The (Bb)sub se quent fall was in e vi ta ble.
They (Bbm)nev er stood a chance.
They were writ ten that way.
(F)In no cent vic tims (C)of their sto (Bb)ry.
Like (F)Ro me o and Ju
’twas writ ten in the (C)stars be fore they e ven met
that (Bb)love and fate and a touch of stu pi di ty would (Bbm)rob them of their hope of liv ing hap pi ly.
The (F)end ings are of ten a (C)lit tle bit gor (Bb)y.
I (F)won der why they did n’t just (C)change their sto (Bb)ry.
We’re (F)told we have to do what we’re (C)told, but sure (Bb)ly
(Bb)some times you have to be a (C)lit tle bit naugh (F)ty.
(Bb)Just be cause you find that life’s not fair, it (F)does n’t mean that you just have to grin and bear it.
(Gm)If you al ways take it on the chin and wear it, (F)noth ing will change.
(Bb)E ven if you’re lit tle you can do a lot, you (F)must n’t let a lit tle thing like lit tle stop you.
(Gm)If you sit a round and let them get on top, you (C6)might as well be say ing you (A7)think that it’s o (CN.C.)kay, and (A)that’s not (Dm)right!
(F)Cin der el la in the cel lar
(C)did n’t have to do much far as I can tell.
Her (Bb)god moth er was two thirds fair y, (Bbm)sud den ly her lot was a lot less sca ry.
But (F)what if you have n’t got a (C)fair y to fix (Bb)it?
(Bb)Some times you have to make a (F)lit tle bit of mis chief!
And if it’s not (Dm)right,
you have to (Dm)put it (E7)right.
In the slip of a bolt, there’s a ti ny re volt.
The seed of a war in the creak of a floor board.
A storm can be gin with the flap of a wing.
The ti ni est mite packs the might i est (Bb)sting.
Ev ’ry day starts with the tick of a clock, all es capes (F)start with the click of a lock.
If you’re stuck in your sto ry and want to get out, you don’t have to cry, you don’t have to shout!
’Cause if you’re lit tle, you can do a lot, you (F)must n’t let a lit tle thing like lit tle stop you.
(Gm)If you sit a round and let them get on top, you (F)won’t change a thing.
(Bb)Just be cause you find that life’s not fair, it (F)does n’t mean that you just have to grin and bear it.
(Gm7)If you al ways take it on the chin and wear it, you (C6)might as well be say ing you (A)think that it’s o kay.
And that’s not (Dm)right.
(CN.C.)And if it’s not (Dm)right,
you have to (Dm)put it (E7)right.
But (Gm7)no bod y else is gon na (C7)put it right for me.
(Am7)No bod y but me is gon na (D7)change my sto ry.
(Gm7)Some times you have to be a (C)lit tle bit naugh (F)ty.
Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical') — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')" by Tim Minchin in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 138 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')"?
- 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 Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')" by Tim Minchin played in?
- Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical') is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')"?
- "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')" was originally performed by Tim Minchin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Tim Minchin can I play here?
- Try "Naughty", "Quiet (From 'Matilda The Musical')", "When I Grow Up". 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 — "Naughty (From 'Matilda The Musical')" 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 Bb, 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 138 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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