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Am I ask ing for the moon?
Is it (Gmaj7)real ly so im plaus i ble
That you and I could soon
come to (Dmaj7)some kind of ar range ment?
I’m not (Bm9)ask ing for the moon.
I’ve al ways been a real ist, when it’s (Em7)real ly noth ing more
than a (Dmaj7)sim ple re ar range ment.
With one (Bm)roof a bove our heads,
a warm house to re (F#m)turn to, we could (Em7)start with sep ’rate beds.
I could (Dmaj7)sleep a lone or (F#7sus)learn to.
I’m not sug (Bm)gest ing that we find some earth ly (F#)par a dise for (Em9)ev er.
I mean, how (Cmaj9)of ten does that hap pen now?
The (Bm)an swer’s prob ’ly nev er.
But we could (Gmaj7)come to an ar range ment,
a (Em9)prac ti cal ar range ment,
and you could learn to love (F#7#5)me, giv en (Bm7)time.
I’m not (Cm7)prom is ing the moon,
I’m not (Abmaj9)prom is ing a rain bow,
just a (Fm9)prac ti cal so lu tion
to a (Ebmaj7)sol i tar y life.
I’d be a (Cm7)fa ther to your boy,
a (Abmaj9)shoul der you could lean on.
How bad could it be
to be my wife?
With one (Cm7)roof a bove our heads,
a warm house to re turn to,
you would n’t have to cook for (Bb9sus)me,
you would n’t have to learn to.
I’m not sug (Cm)gest ing that this (Ebmaj7)prop o si tion here could last for (Fm7)ev er.
I’ve no in (Dbmaj9)ten tion of de ceiv ing you;
you’re far too clev er.
But we could (Abmaj7)come to an ar range ment,
a prac ti cal ar range ment,
and per (D)haps you’d learn to love me,
giv en (Fm9)time.
It (Ab)may not be the (Cm7)ro mance that you (A)had in (Fm7)mind,
but you could (D)learn to love me,
(Db9)giv en (Csus2)time.
Practical Arrangement — Simple Sheet Music
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"Practical Arrangement" 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 B, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Practical Arrangement”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Practical Arrangement"?
- 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 "Practical Arrangement" by Sting played in?
- Practical Arrangement is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Practical Arrangement"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Practical Arrangement" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Practical Arrangement"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Practical Arrangement"?
- "Practical Arrangement" was originally performed by Sting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Practical Arrangement"?
- This arrangement uses 37 chords: A7, Ab, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Am7, Bb7, Bb9, Bm, +29 more.
- What other songs by Sting can I play here?
- Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". 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 "Practical Arrangement". Key of B, 80 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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