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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "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 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”
- Can I play "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 "Pieces" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "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. "Pieces" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "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 "Pieces" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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