Parallel Universe

by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Lyrics

Deep in side of a par

al lel heart,

u ni verse,

it’s get ting hard er and hard

er to tell

what came first, yeah, un der wa ter where thoughts

can breathe

eas i ly.

Far a way you were made

in the sea,

just like me,

Christ, I’m a side wind der, I’m a Cal i for nia king.

I swear, it’s (G5)ev ’ry where.

Oh, it’s ev ’ry thing.

Star ing straight up in to

the sky, heart,

oh, my, my,

a so lar sys tem that fits

in your eye,

mi cro co sm.

You could die but you’re nev

er dead,

spi der web.

Take a look at the stars

in your head.

Fields of space,

Christ, I’m a side wind der, I’m a Cal i for nia king.

I swear, it’s (G5)ev ’ry where.

Oh, it’s ev ’ry thing.

Christ, I’m a side wind der, I’m a Cal i for nia king.

I swear, it’s (G5)ev ’ry where.

Oh, it’s ev ’ry thing.

Parallel Universe — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Parallel Universe" 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, 124 BPM.

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

About “Parallel Universe”

Why does "Parallel Universe" 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 "Parallel Universe".
What key is "Parallel Universe" by Red Hot Chili Peppers played in?
Parallel Universe 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 "Parallel Universe"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Parallel Universe" 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 "Parallel Universe"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Parallel Universe"?
"Parallel Universe" was originally performed by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Parallel Universe"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Abpow, Bb, C, Cm, Cpow, Eb, Ebpow, G, +2 more.
What other songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers can I play here?
Try "UNDER THE BRIDGE", "MY FRIENDS", "DANI CALIFORNIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Parallel Universe"?
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 "Parallel Universe".
Can I see all the notes in "Parallel Universe"?
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 124 BPM.