Other arrangements of Parallel Universe
Pick a learning view.
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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Parallel Universe" by Red Hot Chili Peppers in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of F. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 124 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 “Parallel Universe”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Parallel Universe"?
- 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 F. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Parallel Universe" 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 F, 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 124 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.