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We got some thin’, we both (A)know it, we don’t talk (E)too much a bout it.
Ain’t no real be big were se cret, (E)all the same, some how, way we get a (F#m)round it.
Lis ten,
it don’t real ly mat ter to me, ba by, you be lieve y’s what you want to be lieve.
You see, you (F#m)don’t have (A)to live like a (E)ref u gee.
Some where, some thin’, how, both (A)some bod y must have (E)kicked you a round some.
Tell me why be you were want to (E)lay up, there, rev el way in your a (F#m)ban don.
Hon ey,
it don’t make no dif f’rence to me, ba by, ev ’ry bod y’s had to fight to be free.
You see, you (F#m)don’t have (A)to live like a (E)ref u gee.
No, ba by, you (F#m)don’t have (A)to live like a (E)ref u gee.
Ba by, we ain’t the first.
I’m sure a lot of oth er lov ers been burned.
Right now this seems real to you, but it’s (E)one of those things you got ta feel to be true.
Ba by, you (F#m)don’t have (A)to live like a (E)ref u gee.
Refugee — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Refugee" 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 A, 116 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 “Refugee”
- Can I play "Refugee" 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 "Refugee" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Refugee" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers played in?
- Refugee is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Refugee"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Refugee" 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 "Refugee"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Refugee"?
- "Refugee" was originally performed by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Refugee"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B7, D, E, F#m.
- What other songs by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers can I play here?
- Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "MARY JANE'S LAST DANCE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Refugee"?
- 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. "Refugee" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Refugee"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Refugee" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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