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Struck by (Eb)light ning: sounds pret ty (Bb)fright ’ning.
But, you know, the (Fsus)chanc om es are so small.
Stuck by a (Eb)bee sting: noth ing but a (Bb)bee thing.
Bet ter chance you’re (Gm7)gon na buy it at the mall.
(Fsus)But it’s a (Eb)twen ty three or four to one that you can fall in love by the end of this song.
(Fsus)So (Eb)get up, get up.
Tell the (Bb)book ie, put a bet on “Not a damn as thing will go long.
wrong.” The (Eb)odds are that we will prob a (Gm7)bly be (F)al right.
Odds are we gon na (Bb5)be al right, odds are we gon na be al right to night.
The (Eb)odds are that we will prob a (Gm7)bly be (F)al right.
Odds are we gon na (Bb5)be al right, odds are we gon na be al right for an oth er night.
Hit by the (Eb)“A” train, crashed in an (Bb)air plane: But, I would n’t (Fsus)rec om mend are ther one.
Killed by a (Eb)Great White or a me te (Bb)or ite: Bet I guess there (Gm7)ain’t no way to go that’s fun.
(Fsus)But it’s But (Eb)some where in the world, some one is gon na fall in love by the end of this song.
(Fsus)So (Eb)get up, get up.
No, it’s (Bb)nev er gon na let up, so you might as well sing a long.
wrong.” The (Eb)odds are that we will prob a (Gm7)bly be (F)al right.
Odds are we gon na (Bb5)be al right, odds are we gon na be al right to night.
The (Eb)odds are that we will prob a (Gm7)bly be (F)al right.
Odds are we gon na (Bb5)be al right, odds are we gon na be al right for an oth er night.
Hit by the we gon na be al right for an oth er night.
Sure, things go wrong.
But (F)I’ll take my chanc es, odds are long.
So why not play?
(F)Struck by (Eb)light ning: sounds pret ty (Bb)fright ’ning.
But, you know, the (Gm7)chanc es are so small.
Hit (Fsus)by the (Eb)“A” train, crashed in an (Bb)air plane: bet ter chance you’re (Gm7)gon na buy it at the mall.
(Fsus)But it’s a (Eb)twen ty three or four to one that you can fall in love by the end of this song.
So (Eb)get up, get up.
No, I’m (Bb5)nev er gon na let up, so you (Gm7)might as well sing a long.
The (Eb)odds are that we will prob a (Gm7)bly be (F)al right.
Odds are we gon na (Bb5)be al right, odds are we gon na be al right to night.
The (Eb)odds are that we will prob a (Gm7)bly be (F)al right.
Odds are we gon na (Bb5)be al right, odds are we gon na be al right to night.
The we gon na be al right for an oth er night.
Odds Are — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Odds Are" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 96 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 “Odds Are”
- Can I play "Odds Are" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Odds Are" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Odds Are" by Barenaked Ladies played in?
- Odds Are is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Odds Are"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Odds Are" 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 "Odds Are"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Odds Are"?
- "Odds Are" was originally performed by Barenaked Ladies. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Odds Are"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Bbpow, Cm7, Eb, F, Fpow, Fsus4, Gm7.
- What other songs by Barenaked Ladies can I play here?
- Try "ONE WEEK", "IF I HAD $1,000,000", "ONE LITTLE SLIP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Odds Are"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Odds Are" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Odds Are"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Odds Are" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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