No Way Out

by Phil Collins
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Lyrics

Ev ’ry where I turn, I (G)hurt some one,

but there’s (D)noth ing I can say to change the (Em7)things I’ve done.

I’d Of (G)all the things I hid from you, but I (A)can not hide the shame, and I pray some one, some thing will come to (Asus)take a way the pain.

There’s no way out of this dark place, No hope, no fu (G)ture.

I know I (A)can’t be free,

but (Bm7)I can’t see an (C)oth er way,

(Em7)I can’t (Bm7)face an (C)oth er day.

Tell me, where I turn, did (G)I go wrong?

but there’s (D)Ev ’ry one I loved, to change the (Em7)they’re all gone.

I’d do (G)ev ’ry thing so dif f’rent ly, but I (A)can’t turn back the time.

There’s no shel ter from the storm in side of (Asus)me.

a way the pain.

There’s no way out of this dark place, No hope, no fu (G)ture.

I know I (A)can’t be free,

but (Bm7)I can’t see an (C)oth er way,

(Em7)I can’t (Bm7)face an (C)oth er day.

Can’t be lieve

the (C)words I hear.

It’s like an (Dm)an swer to a prayer; when I (Bb)look a round I see

this place, this time, this friend of mine.

I know it’s hard, but you (Bb7sus)found some how

to (Eb)look in to your heart and to for (Fm7)give me now.

You’ve (Eb)giv en me the strength to see just (Bb)where my jour ney ends.

You’ve (Ab)giv en me the strength to car ry (Bbsus)on.

(Bbsus)Oh,

I see the path from this dark place.

I see my fu (Ab)ture.

Ooh, your for (Ab)give ness has (Bb)set me free.

Oh, and (Cm7)I can see an (Db)oth er way.

(Fm7)I can (Cm7)face an (Db)oth er day,

yeah.

(I see the path,

I see the fu (Ab)ture.

I see the path from this dark place, I see my fu (Ab)ture.)

No Way Out — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "No Way Out" by Phil Collins in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 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 Way Out”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "No Way Out"?
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 D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "No Way Out" by Phil Collins played in?
No Way Out is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "No Way Out"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "No Way Out" 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 Way Out"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "No Way Out"?
"No Way Out" was originally performed by Phil Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "No Way Out"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, Ab, Apow, Asus4, Bb, Bb7, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, +11 more.
What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?
Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". 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 Way Out" 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 D, 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 100 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.