Other arrangements of Pieces
Pick a learning view.
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.
(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Pieces" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 108 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 “Pieces”
- Why does "Pieces" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Pieces".
- What key is "Pieces" by Rob Thomas played in?
- Pieces is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pieces"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pieces" 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 "Pieces"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Pieces"?
- "Pieces" was originally performed by Rob Thomas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Pieces"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, Bbsus2, C, C6, Cpow, +5 more.
- What other songs by Rob Thomas can I play here?
- Try "STREETCORNER SYMPHONY", "LONELY NO MORE", "A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Pieces"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Pieces".
- Can I see all the notes in "Pieces"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 108 BPM.
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