Ordinary Pain

by Stevie Wonder
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Ordinary Pain" 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 F, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Ordinary Pain”

Can I play "Ordinary Pain" 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 "Ordinary Pain" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Ordinary Pain"?
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. "Ordinary Pain" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Ordinary Pain"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ordinary Pain" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.