Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five

by Paul McCartney
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Lyrics

(F)No one ev er (Gm)left a live in (F)nine teen hun dred and eight y (F)five will (Dm)ev er (Gm)do.

She (F)may be right, she (Gm)may be fine; she (F)may get love, but she (Gm)won’t get (F)mine ’cause (Dm)I got (Gm)you.

Whoa, I

oh, (Dm)I,

well, I (Dm7)just can’t get e (Gm)nough of that sweet (Dm)stuff my lit tle la dy gets be hind.

(Ebm6)(Ooh,

(Dm)ooh,

(Ebm6)ooh.)

(F)Oh, my ma ma (Gm)said a time would (F)come when I dred would find my self in (Dm)love with (Gm)you.

I (F)did n’t think, I (Gm)nev er dreamed that (F)I would be a she round to see it (Dm)all come (Gm)true.

Whoa, I

oh, (Dm)I,

well, I (Dm7)just can’t get e (Gm)nough of that sweet (Dm)stuff my lit tle la dy gets be hind.

(Ebm6)(Ooh,

(Dm)ooh,

(Ebm6)ooh.)

(F)No one ev er (Gm)left a live in (F)nine teen hun dred and eight y five will (Dm)ev er (Gm)do.

She (F)may be right, she (Gm)may be fine; she (F)may get love, but she won’t get mine, ’cause (Dm)I got (Gm)you.

Whoa, I

oh, (Dm)I,

well, I (Dm7)just can’t get e (Gm)nough of that sweet (Dm)stuff my lit tle la dy gets be hind.

Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five — Simple Sheet Music

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"Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five" by Paul McCartney played in?
Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five 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 "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five"?
"Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?
Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five". Key of D, 110 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.