Other arrangements of No Such Thing
Pick a learning view.
“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.
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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.


