Other arrangements of Ordinary
Pick a learning view.
Whose eyes am I be hind?
I don’t rec og nize an y thing that I see.
Whose skin is this de sign?
I don’t want this to be the way that you see me.
I don’t un der stand an y (Absus2)thing an y more.
And (Bb5)this web that I’ve tied up is tak in’ me right up these walls that I climb up to (Absus2)get to your sto ry.
It’s an y thing but (Absus2)or di nar y.
And when the world is on it’s (Bb5)knees with me it’s (C5)fine.
And when I (F5)come to the res cue I get noth (Bb5)in’ but left be (C5)hind.
af ter time.
Ev ’ry bod (Ab5)y seems to be get tin’ what they (Bb5)need, where’s (C5)mine?
’Cause you’re what (Ab5)I need so ver y but I’m an (Bb5)y thing but (C5)or di nar y.
Can you save me from this world of mine
be fore I get my self ar (Absus2)rest ed with this ex (CN.C.)pec ta tion?
You are the one.
Look what you’ve (Absus2)done.
What have you done?
This is not some kind of joke.
You’re just a kid.
You weren’t read y for what you did, no.
I think I’m try in’ to save the world for you.
You been sav in’ me
too.
We could (F)just stay in and save each oth er.
I’m an y thing but or di nar y, or di nar y.
I’m an y thing but or di nar y, or di nar y.
Ordinary — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Ordinary" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 87 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Ordinary”
- Why does "Ordinary" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Ordinary".
- What key is "Ordinary" by Train played in?
- Ordinary 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 "Ordinary"?
- The arrangement plays at 87 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ordinary" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Ordinary"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ordinary"?
- "Ordinary" was originally performed by Train. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ordinary"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Abpow, Absus2, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cpow, Eb, +3 more.
- What other songs by Train can I play here?
- Try "BRUISES", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Ordinary"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Ordinary".
- Can I see all the notes in "Ordinary"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 87 BPM.
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