Outside Villanova

by Eric Hutchinson
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And now the I’m try’n’ to de cide

if I feel (F)dirt y at all, ’cause it (Ab)gets hard to tell.

It’s nev er just black and white.

She’s got a mind of her own, and she (Ab)us es it well.

So I she in vites me side with when she side Vil la no va.

She’s got some pull out so fa we won’t hard ly need.

She is on ly drink ing cit ed to play ving up that mo tor; got plac but I’m we could go to, but I (Ab)still won’t be lieve that she’s (G)on ly gift ed.

When I’m stand ing by her side,

she (C)goes un as sist ed, and I start to re lax as I cut her some slack.

So get (C)up.

I (Am)got ta go to work, fac ing all these peo ple who now know I’m a jerk.

And it’s a set (C)up.

I (Am)got ta change my clothes, con ceal (G)ing all this ev i dence be fore (F)ev ’ry bod y knows what I’ve done

and what I’m gon na (F)do

a (C)gain.

And in the mid dle of the night,

I have a (F)break down of sorts with re (Ab)grets creep ing in.

She’s gon na put up a fight,

and she a will get her way ’cause she (Ab)loves sleep ing in.

So I need some one to side with when she be gins con fid ing.

She’s I can not pro vide it ’cause I’m less ly cold.

She She says she’s so ex cit ed to play some groom and bride with got me, but I’m un de cid ed, so I (Ab)need to be told that she’s (G)on ly sink ing.

When I’m sleep ing by her side,

with (C)a change of think ing, I could pull us a way e ven just for a day.

So get (C)up.

I (Am)got ta go to work, fac ing all these peo ple who now know I’m a jerk.

And it’s a set (C)up.

I (Am)got ta change my clothes, con ceal (G)ing all this ev i dence be fore (F)ev ’ry bod y knows what I’ve done

and what I’m gon na (F)do

a (C)gain.

What I’m gon na do a gain,

no.

She grows im pa tient to change my tune.

She’s get ting old er and le gal soon,

and I was n’t read y to start (C)out and go up set ting some girl that I’d be for get ting by the time the cops came by that af ter (F)noon.

And I try to de cide as she pulls me a side.

(F)ev ’ry bod y knows that’s what I’ve done

and what I’m gon na (F)do

a (C)gain.

What I’m gon na do a gain,

no.

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Outside Villanova — Classic Piano Sheet Music

Read "Outside Villanova" by Eric Hutchinson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 BPM.

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

About “Outside Villanova

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Outside Villanova"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Outside Villanova" by Eric Hutchinson played in?
Outside Villanova 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 "Outside Villanova"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Outside Villanova" 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 "Outside Villanova"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Outside Villanova"?
"Outside Villanova" was originally performed by Eric Hutchinson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Outside Villanova"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Am, Bb6, C, C6, C7, Caug, D, +4 more.
What other songs by Eric Hutchinson can I play here?
Try "OK, It's Alright with Me", "Rock & Roll", "Food Chain". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Outside Villanova" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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