What key is "Pieces" in?

"Pieces" by Rob Thomas is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Pieces" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Pieces" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Pieces"?

This arrangement of "Pieces" uses 13 chords: Am, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, Bbsus2, C, C6, Cpow, +5 more.

How long does it take to learn "Pieces" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Rob Thomas can I play here?

Try "STREETCORNER SYMPHONY", "LONELY NO MORE", "A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Run a way, run a (Bb)way if you can’t speak.

Turn a page on a (C)world that you don’t need.

Wide a wake and you’re (Bb)scared that you won’t come (F5)down,

now.

Did n’t I (Dm)tell you you were gon na (Bb)break down?

Did n’t I (F5)warn you?

Did n’t I (C5)warn you?

Bet ter take it (Dm)eas y, try to find a (Bb)way out.

Bet ter start be (F5)liev ing in your self.

We build it up, we tear it down.

We leave our piec es on the ground.

We see no end, we don’t know how.

We are lost and we’re fall ing.

(Dm)Hold on to me; you’re all I have, all I have.

(Dm)Hold on to me; you’re all I have; all I have.

Now and then there’s a (Bb)light in the dark ness.

Feel a round ’til you (C)find where your heart went.

There’s a weight in the (Bb)air, but you can’t see (F5)why,

why.

Did n’t I (Dm)you you you were gon na (Bb)break down?

Did n’t I (F5)want you?

Ev ’ry bod (C5)y you.

Tell me what you’re (Dm)need ing, give in to your (Bb)bleed ing.

Nev er an y (F5)feel ing for your self.

We build it up, we tear it down.

We leave our piec es on the ground.

We see no end, we don’t know how.

We are lost and we’re fall ing.

(Dm)Hold on to me; you’re all I have, all I have.

(Dm)Hold on to me; you’re all I have; all I have.

Did n’t I (Dm)tell you you were gon na (Bb)break down?

Did n’t I (F)warn you?

Did n’t I (C)warn you?

Bet ter take it (Dm)eas y, try to find a (Bb)way out.

Bet ter start be (F)liev ing in your (C)self.

We build it up, we tear it down.

We leave our piec es on the ground.

We see no end, we don’t know how.

We are lost and we’re fall ing.

(Dm)Hold on to me; you’re all I have, all I have.

Can you hold

on to me?

Can you hold

on to me?

Run a way, run a (Bbsus2)way if you can’t speak.

Pieces by Rob Thomas

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 108 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Pieces”

What key is "Pieces" in?: "Pieces" by Rob Thomas is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Pieces" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Pieces" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Pieces"?: This arrangement of "Pieces" uses 13 chords: Am, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, Bbsus2, C, C6, Cpow, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "Pieces" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Rob Thomas can I play here?: Try "STREETCORNER SYMPHONY", "LONELY NO MORE", "A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.