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I prayed for bet (G)ter days to come.
I prayed that I (G)would see the sun.
’Cause life is (G)so bur den some when ev ’ry day’s (G)a rain y one.
But sud den ly there’s no more clouds.
where And I be lieve (G)with out a doubt that heav en (G)sent an an gel down and then she turned (G)my life a round.
And you know and (G)I know friends come and (G)friends go.
Storms rise and (G)winds blow.
But one thing I (G)know for sure: When it’s (D)cold out (G)side,
there’s no need to (G)wor ry ’cause I’m (D)so warm in (G)side.
You give me (G)peace when the (D)storm’s out (G)side.
’Cause we’re in (G)love; I know it ’ll (D)be all (G)right,
all right, it’s (G)all right.
(Hoo, (G)hoo,
hoo, (G)hoo.
Hoo, (G)hoo,
hoo, (G)hoo.)
Now, peace is so (G)hard days to find.
We’re ter ror ized (G)and vic tim ized.
But that’s when (G)I close my eyes and think of you (G)to ease my mind.
You take me to an oth er place where there’s no more war, (G)just love and grace.
And ba by, (G)you re store my faith.
I know this strug (G)gle’s not in vain.
And you know and (G)I know,
through all the (G)bat tles,
Bagh dad to (G)Is rael, there’s one thing I (G)know for sure: When it’s (D)cold out (G)side,
there’s no need to (G)wor ry ’cause I’m (D)so warm in (G)side.
You give me (G)peace when the (D)storm’s out (G)side.
’Cause we’re in (G)love; I know it ’ll (D)be all (G)right,
all right, it’s (G)all right.
(Hoo, (G)hoo,
hoo, (G)hoo.
Hoo, (G)hoo,
hoo, (G)hoo.)
All right, it’s (G)all right,
all right, it’s (G)all right,
all right, it’s (G)all right.
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Refuge — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Refuge" by John Legend in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 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 “Refuge”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Refuge"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Refuge" by John Legend played in?
- Refuge is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Refuge"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Refuge" 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 "Refuge"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Refuge"?
- "Refuge" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Refuge"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: A, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
- Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Refuge" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.