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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"No Such Thing" 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 E, 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "No Such Thing"?
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 "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 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 "No Such Thing". Key of E, 120 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.

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