Precious

by Depeche Mode
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Lyrics

Pre cious and (G)frag ile things

need spe cial (G)han dl ing.

I My God, what (G)have we done (Am)to you?

If We al ways (G)try to share

that the ten der (G)est of care.

I Now look what (G)we have put (Am)you through.

Things get (G)dam aged, things get (Em)bro ken.

I thought we’d (G6)man age, but words left un (C)spo ken left us so (G)brit tle.

There was so (A5)lit tle left to give.

An gels with (G)sil ver wings

should n’t know (G)suf fer ing.

I wish I could (G)take the pain (Am)for you.

If God has a (G)mas ter plan,

that on ly He (G)un der stands,

I hope it’s your (G)eyes He’s see (Am)ing through.

Things get (G)dam aged, things get (Em)bro ken.

I thought we’d (G6)man age, but words left un (C)spo ken left us so (G)brit tle.

There was so (A5)lit tle left to give.

Precious β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Precious" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 105 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œPrecious”

Why does "Precious" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” 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 "Precious".
What key is "Precious" by Depeche Mode played in?
Precious is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Precious"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Precious" 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 "Precious"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Precious"?
"Precious" was originally performed by Depeche Mode. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Precious"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Apow, C, Em, G, G6.
What other songs by Depeche Mode can I play here?
Try "PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE", "IT'S NO GOOD", "STRANGE LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Precious"?
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 β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Precious".
Can I see all the notes in "Precious"?
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 E at 105 BPM.