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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "No Such Thing" by John Mayer in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "No Such Thing" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "No Such Thing" with hands-separate practice in E at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "No Such Thing"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "No Such Thing" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "No Such Thing"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "No Such Thing" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.
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