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(F)When by the phone go (Fmaj7)in vain you sit,
(F7)you ver y soon in your (Cm7)mind real ize that it’s not you just an (Bbm7)or di nar y pain
in your heart.
(F)When you by chance
but (Fmaj7)knock on her door,
(F7)walk in’ a way you’re con (Cm7)vinced that it’s much more than you just an (Bbm7)or di nar y pain
in your heart.
(F7sus)It’s (F7)more than (Db7)just an (Bbm7)or di nar y pain
in your heart.
Don’t fool your self,
but tell no one else
(F7sus)that it’s (Cm7)more than (Db7)just an (Bbm7)or di nar y pain
in your heart.
Ah,
(F)your heart.
In your your heart.
In In your heart.
You’re just a (Bb7)mas o chis tic fool
be cause you (Bb7)knew my love was cruel.
You nev er (Bb7)lis tened when they said,
“Don’t let that (Bb7)girl go to your head.”
But like a (Bb7)play boy, you said no, di nar y pain.) This lit tle (Bb7)girl’s mind you will blow.
di nar y pain.) But like a (Bb7)play boy, you said no, di nar y pain.) This lit tle (Bb7)girl’s mind you will blow.
di nar y pain.)
(Fm7)(Or di (Bb7)nar y (Fm7)pain.)
Ordinary Pain — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Ordinary Pain" 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 F, 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 “Ordinary Pain”
- Why does "Ordinary Pain" 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 Pain".
- What key is "Ordinary Pain" by Stevie Wonder played in?
- Ordinary Pain is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ordinary Pain"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ordinary Pain" 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 "Ordinary Pain"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ordinary Pain"?
- "Ordinary Pain" was originally performed by Stevie Wonder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ordinary Pain"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: Am, Bb7, Bbm7, Cm7, Db7, Dbmaj7, Dm7, Eb9, +9 more.
- What other songs by Stevie Wonder can I play here?
- Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "PART TIME LOVER", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Ordinary Pain"?
- 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 Pain".
- Can I see all the notes in "Ordinary Pain"?
- 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 F at 100 BPM.