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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Refugee" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 116 BPM.
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About “Refugee”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Refugee" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Refugee" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "Refugee" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Refugee" is in the key of A at 116 BPM.
- What chords are in "Refugee"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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