Resentment

by Beyonce
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Lyrics

I wish I could be lieve you, then I’ll be al right.

But now ev ’ry thing you told me real ly don’t ap (F#m)ply

to the (A)way (D)I (F#m7)feel in (E)side.

Lov in’ you was eas y once up on a time, but now my sus pi cions of you have mul ti (F#m)plied,

and it’s (A)all be cause you (Bm7)lied.

I on ly give you a (A)hard

time ’cause I can’t go on and pre (A)tend

like I have n’t tried to for (A)get

(E)this, but I’m much too full of re (A)sent

ment.

Just can’t seem to get o ver the way you hurt me.

Don’t know how you gave an oth er who did n’t mean a (F#m)thing, no, the ver y (A)thing

you gave to (E)me.

I thought I could for give you and I know you’ve changed.

As much as I wan na trust you, I know it ain’t the (F#m)same,

and it’s (A)all

be cause you (Bm7)lied.

I on ly give you a (E)hard

time ’cause I can’t go on and pre (A)tend

like I have n’t tried to for (A)get

(E)this, but I’m much too full of re (A)sent

ment.

I may nev er un der (F)stand

why.

I’m do in’ the best that I (Bb)can and I, I tried and I tried to for (F)get this,

but I’m much too full of re (Bb)sent

ment.

I’ll al ways re mem ber feel in’ like I was no good, like I could n’t do it for you like your mis tress could,

and it’s (Bb)all

be cause you (F)lied.

Loved you more than ev er, more than my own life.

The best part of me I gave you, it was sac ri (Gm)ficed,

and it’s (Bb)all

be cause you (Cm7)lied.

I on ly give you a (F)hard

time ’cause I can’t go on and pre (Bb)tend

like I tried and I tried to for (Bb)get this,

but I’m too damn full of re (Bb)sent ment!

I know she was at trac tive, but I was here first.

Been rid in’ with you for six years.

Why did I de (Gm)serve

to be (Gm7)treat ed this way by you, you?

I know you’re prob ’ly think in’, “What’s up with B?”

I been cry in’ for too (F)long.

What did you (Gm)do to me?

I used to be so (Eb)strong,

but now you took my soul.

I’m (Gm)cry in’.

Can’t stop (F)cry in’, can’t stop (Gm)cry in’.

You (Bb)could ’ve told

(F)me that you was n’t (D7)hap py.

I know you did n’t wan na hurt (F)me, but look what you (Gm)done to me now.

I got ta look at her in (Eb)her eyes

and see she’s (D7)half of me!

How could you lie?

(You (F)lied.)

Resentment — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Resentment" by Beyonce in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. 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.

About “Resentment

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Resentment"?
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 E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Resentment" by Beyonce played in?
Resentment is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Resentment"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Resentment" 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 "Resentment"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Resentment"?
"Resentment" was originally performed by Beyonce. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Resentment"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, Bb, Bm7, C#7, C#m7, Cm7, D, D7, +8 more.
What other songs by Beyonce can I play here?
Try "BABY BOY", "DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE", "HALO". 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 — "Resentment" 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 E, 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.

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