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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Refugee" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Refugee" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Refugee" with hands-separate practice in A at 116 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Refugee"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Refugee" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Refugee"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Refugee" is in the key of A at 116 BPM.
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