Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five

by Paul McCartney
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Lyrics

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

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

Whoa, I,

oh,

I,

well, I (Cm7)just can’t get e nough of that sweet (Cm)stuff my lit tle (Fm)la dy (Cm)gets be hind.

(Dbm6)(Ooh,

(Cm)ooh,

(Dbm6)ooh.)

(Eb)Oh, my ma ma (Fm)said a time would come when I would and find my self in (Cm)love with (Fm)you.

I (Eb)did n’t think, I (Fm)nev er dreamed that (Eb)I would be (Fm)a round won’t to (Eb)see it all come (Fm)true.

Whoa, I,

oh,

I,

well, I (Cm7)just can’t get e nough of that sweet (Cm)stuff my lit tle (Fm)la dy (Cm)gets be hind.

(Dbm6)(Ooh,

(Cm)ooh,

(Dbm6)ooh.)

(Eb)No one ev er (Fm)left a live in nine teen hun dred and eight y five will (Cm)ev er (Fm)do.

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

Whoa, I,

oh,

I,

well, I (Cm7)just can’t get e nough of that sweet (Cm)stuff my lit tle (Fm)la dy (Cm)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 C, 96 BPM.

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

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 C 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 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five" 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 "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 chords are used in "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, C, Cm, Cm7, Dbm6, Eb, Fm, G7.
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 C, 96 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.