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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Picking Up The Pieces" 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 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.
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About “Picking Up The Pieces”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Picking Up The Pieces"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Picking Up The Pieces". Key of G, 138 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.
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