No Such Thing

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

“Wel come to the real world,” she (Amaj9)said to me con de scend ing ly.

“Take (C#)a seat,

take your life.

Plot it out in black and white.”

Well, I nev er lived the dreams of the prom kings and the dra ma queens.

I’d like to think the (C#)best of me

is still hid ing (F#7)up my sleeve.

They (Amaj9)love to tell you “Stay in side the lines.”

But (F#7)some thing’s bet ter (Amaj9)on the oth er side.

I wan na run through the halls of my (Emaj9)high school.

I wan na scream at the top (D7)of my (Emaj9)lungs.

I just found out there’s no such (D7)thing as the (Emaj9)real world.

Just a lie you’ve got to (D7)rise a (Emaj9)bove.

So the good boys and girls take the (Amaj9)so called right track, fad ed white hats, grab bing cred (C#)its and may be trans fers.

They (Em9)read all the books but they can’t find the an swers.

And all of our par ents, they’re get ting old er.

I won der if they’ve wished for an y thing (C#)bet ter while in their mem ’ries, ti ny (F#7)trag e dies.

They

I am in vin (A)ci ble.

I am in vin (A)ci ble.

I am in (A)vin ci ble as (G)long as I’m a live.

I wan na run through the halls of my (Emaj9)high school.

I wan na scream at the top (D7)of my (Emaj9)lungs.

I just found out there’s no such (D7)thing as the (Emaj9)real world.

Just a lie you’ve got to (D7)rise a (Emaj9)bove.

I just can’t wait till my ten year re (Emaj9)un ion.

I’m gon na bust down the (D7)dou ble doors.

And when I stand on these (D7)ta bles (Emaj9)be fore you, you will know what all this (D7)time was for.

No Such Thing — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "No Such Thing" by John Mayer in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 BPM.

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

About “No Such Thing

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "No Such Thing"?
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 E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "No Such Thing" by John Mayer played in?
No Such Thing is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "No Such Thing"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "No Such Thing" 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 "No Such Thing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "No Such Thing"?
"No Such Thing" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "No Such Thing"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Am, Amaj9, C#m7, D7, E, Em9, Emaj7, +4 more.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". 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 — "No Such Thing" 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 E, 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 120 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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