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Well, the (C)times are get tin’ hard for you, lit tle girl.
I’m a (G5)hum min’ and a strum min’ all (Dm)o ver God’s world.
You can’t re mem ber when you had your last meal, The (G5)rhy thm you don’t know just you’re how a wom an feels.
You did n’t know you what a rock and roll was un (Eb)til you met my drum mer on the Grey tour the bus.
I got there rhy in the nick of time, by be (Eb)fore he got his hands a cross your state she line.
I said (C5)Yeah.
Now, it’s the (C)mid dle of the night on the pen road.
sleep.
I’m The (G5)heat er don’t a work and it’s, (Dm)oh, so Paul’s cold.
You’re look in’ tired, ber when you’re look in’ kind a My (G5)best thm of the street sure you’re knocks you off your feet.
You did n’t know you how a rock and roll looked un (Eb)til you caught your sis ter with the guys from you group.
Half way home I in the park ing lot, by the (Eb)look in her eye, ba she was in’ what sweet.
got.
I said (C5)Yeah.
Now, it’s the (C)my, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, babe.
(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, ba by.
(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, ba by.
Oh, (C)wom an, you’re a mess, gon na in your sleep.
I’m There’s (G5)blood on my a amp and my (Dm)Les so Paul’s beat.
Can’t keep you home, ber when you’re mess in’ a round.
My (G5)best thm friend the told me you’re the lick in town.
feet.
You did n’t know you that a rock and roll burned un (Eb)so you bought a can dle and you lived and guy’s learned.
Half You got I was the on You got by But (Eb)Ma ma’s lit tle ba likes it and it’s gone.
got.
I said...
(C5)Yeah.
Now, it’s the (C)my, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, babe.
(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, ba by.
(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, ba by.
Oh, (C)my, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, ba by.
(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, babe.
(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F)shy, ba by.
Al right!
(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy, babe.
(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy, ba by.
(C5)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy, ba by.
(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy.
(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy, babe.
(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy, ba by.
(C5)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy, ba by.
(C)My, my, my, I’m once bit ten twice (F5)shy.
Once Bitten Twice Shy — Simple Sheet Music
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"Once Bitten Twice Shy" 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 C, 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 “Once Bitten Twice Shy”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Once Bitten Twice Shy"?
- 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 "Once Bitten Twice Shy" by Ian Hunter played in?
- Once Bitten Twice Shy is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Once Bitten Twice Shy"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Once Bitten Twice Shy" 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 "Once Bitten Twice Shy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Once Bitten Twice Shy"?
- "Once Bitten Twice Shy" was originally performed by Ian Hunter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Once Bitten Twice Shy"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bbpow, C, Cpow, Dm, Eb, F, Fpow, Gpow.
- 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 "Once Bitten Twice Shy". Key of C, 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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