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They’ve been spend ing most their lives liv ing (G)in a pas time (Cm)par a dise.
They’ve been spend ing most their lives liv ing (G)in a pas time (Cm)par a dise.
They’ve been wast ing most their time glor i (G)fy ing days long gone be hind.
They’ve been wast ing most their days in re (G)mem brance of ig norance old est praise.
Tell me (Ab)who of them will come to be?
How man (Ab)y of them are you and me?
Dis si pa tion,
of race re la tions;
con so la tion,
seg re ga tion.
Dis i pen sa tion of i so la tion, ex ploi ta tion, mu ti (G)la tion, mu ta tion, mis cre a tion, con fir ma tion to the e vils of the world.
They’ve been spend ing most their lives liv ing (G)in a fu ture (Cm)par a dise.
They’ve been spend ing most their lives liv ing (G)in a fu ture (Cm)par a dise.
They’ve been look ing in their minds for the (G)day that sor rows lost from time.
They keep tell ing of the day when the (G)Sav iour of love will come to stay.
Tell me (Ab)who of them will come to be?
How man (Ab)y of them are you and me?
Proc la ma tion
of race re la tions;
con so la tion,
in te gra tion.
Ver i fi ca tion of rev el a tion, ac cla ma tion, world sal (G)va tion, vi bra tion, stim u la tion, con fir ma tion to the e vils of the world.
tion to peace of the world.
We’ve been spend ing too (Fm)much of our lives liv ing (G)in a pas time par a dise.
Let’s been start to too (Fm)liv ing our lives liv ing (G)for the fu ture par a dise.
Pastime Paradise — Simple Sheet Music
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"Pastime Paradise" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Ab, 80 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 “Pastime Paradise”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Pastime Paradise"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Pastime Paradise" by Stevie Wonder played in?
- Pastime Paradise is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pastime Paradise"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pastime Paradise" 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 "Pastime Paradise"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Pastime Paradise"?
- "Pastime Paradise" was originally performed by Stevie Wonder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Pastime Paradise"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Cm, Fm, G, Gm.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Pastime Paradise". Key of Ab, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.