Other arrangements of Rent
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How do you doc u ment real life when real life’s get ting more like (D5)fic tion each day?
(C5)Head lines, bread lines blow my mind, and now this dead line; e (D5)vic tion or pay.
(Gm)Rent!
How do you write a song when the ev ing sound wrong and though they once sound ed and to (D5)right and rare?
But the notes come are to so ur.
Where is the pow er you you once your had to ig oh, (D5)nite the air?
And we’re (F)hun gry and fro zen.
Some (C)life that we’ve cho sen.
(Gm)How we (G)gon na (Gm6)pay?
(Gm)How we (G)gon na (Gm6)pay?
(Gm)How we gon na (Gm6)pay
(Eb)last (F)year’s (C)rent?
How do you start a fire when there’s ev ing to burn and it feels like some thing’s and to (D5)stuck in your
But the Wel come How to can you gen er ate heat when you can’t feel thing’s feet and ig oh, (D5)turn ing blue?
And You (F)light up a mean blaze with (C)post ers and screen plays.
(Gm)How we (G)gon na (Gm6)pay?
(Gm)How we (G)gon na (Gm6)pay?
(Gm)How we gon na (Gm6)pay
(Eb)last (F)year’s (C)rent?
The mu sic ig (Em7)nites to night with (C)pas sion ate (Am)fire.
The nar ra tion (Em7)crack les and pops with in (C)cen di ar y (Am)wit.
Zoom in as they burn the past to the ground, and I’m (Am)feel ing the heat of the fu ture’s glow.
How do you leave the past be hind when it keeps find ing ways to (E)get to your heart?
It (D)reach es way down deep and tears you in side out ’til (E)you’re torn a part.
Rent!
How can you con nect in an age where stran gers, land lords, lov ers, your own (E)blood cells be tray?
What (D)binds the fab ric to geth er when the rag ing, shift ing winds of change keep (E)rip ping a way.
Draw a (G)line in the sand and then make a stand.
Use your (G)cam era to spar, use your gui tar.
When (G)they act tough, you (D)call their bluff.
(Am)We’re not (A)gon na (Am6)pay.
(Am)We’re not (A)gon na (Am6)pay.
(Am)We’re not gon na (Am6)pay
(Fmaj7)last (G)year’s (D)rent,
(F)this (G)year’s (D)rent,
(F)next (G)year’s (D)rent,
(F)rent rent (G)rent rent rent.
(F)We’re not (G)gon na pay (D)rent
’cause (Bb)ev ’ry (C)thing is (D)rent.
Rent — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rent" by Jonathan Larson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 136 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 “Rent”
- What key is "Rent" by Jonathan Larson played in?
- Rent is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rent"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Rent" 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 "Rent"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Rent"?
- "Rent" was originally performed by Jonathan Larson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Rent"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: Am, Am6, Bb, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, E, +11 more.
- What other songs by Jonathan Larson can I play here?
- Try "LA VIE BOHEME", "LOVE HEALS", "LIGHT MY CANDLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rent" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rent" by Jonathan Larson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Rent" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Rent" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.