Picking Up The Pieces

by Paloma Faith
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Lyrics

Do you think of her

when you’re with me?

Re peat the mem o ries you made to geth er?

Who’s (C)face do you see?

Do you wish I was

a bit more like her?

Am I too loud?

I play the clown to cov er up all these doubts.

(C)Per fect her.

She’s flaw less.

(D)She’s the oth (G)er wom an (C)shin ing in her splen dour.

(D)You were lost.

Now she’s (G)gone

and I’m pick in’ up the piec es.

I watch you cry but you don’t see that I’m the (C)one by your side.

’Cause she’s (G)gone.

In her shad ow is it me you (D)see?

’Cause all that’s left is you and I.

And I’m pick in’ up the piec es she left be hind.

Picking Up The Pieces — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Picking Up The Pieces" 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 G, 138 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Picking Up The Pieces

Can I play "Picking Up The Pieces" 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 "Picking Up The Pieces" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Picking Up The Pieces" by Paloma Faith played in?
Picking Up The Pieces is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Picking Up The Pieces"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Picking Up The Pieces" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Picking Up The Pieces"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Picking Up The Pieces"?
"Picking Up The Pieces" was originally performed by Paloma Faith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Picking Up The Pieces"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: C, Cm, Csus2, D, Em, Em7, G.
What other songs by Paloma Faith can I play here?
Try "Only Love Can Hurt Like This", "The Architect", "Crybaby". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Picking Up The Pieces"?
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. "Picking Up The Pieces" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Picking Up The Pieces"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Picking Up The Pieces" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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