Resistance

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Lyrics

(E)1.

Is our sec ret (Am)safe to night,

and are we (C)out of sight,

or will our (G)world come (F)tum bling down?

(E7)Will they find our (Am)hid ing place,

is this our (C)last em brace,

or will the (G)walls start (F)cav ing in?

(F)(It could be wrong, could be wrong, ...but it should have been (Am)right, it could be wrong, could be wrong, to let our hearts ig (G)nite, it could be wrong, could be wrong, are we dig ging a (F)hole?

it could be wrong, could be wrong, this is out of con trol.

it could be wrong, could be wrong, it could nev er (Am)last, it could be wrong, could be wrong, must e rase it (G)fast, it could be wrong, could be wrong, but it should have been (F)right.

it could be wrong, could be...) Love is our re (F)sis (C)tance,

they’ll (C)keep us a part and they won’t stop break ing us (C)down,

(F)hold me,

(Am)our lips must (C)al ways be (F5)sealed.

(E)2.

(E7)If we live a (Am)(2.) in fear,

I’ll wait a (C)thou sand years

or just to (G)see you (F)smile a gain.

(E7)Kill your prayers for (Am)love and peace,

you’ll wake the (C)thought po lice,

or we can’t (G)hide the (F)truth in side.

(F)(It could be wrong, could be wrong, ...but it should have been (Am)right, it could be wrong, could be wrong, to let our hearts ig (G)nite, it could be wrong, could be wrong, are we dig ging a (F)hole?

it could be wrong, could be wrong, this is out of con trol.

it could be wrong, could be wrong, it could nev er (Am)last, it could be wrong, could be wrong, must e rase it (G)fast, it could be wrong, could be wrong, but it should have been (F)right.

it could be wrong, could be...) Love is our re (F)sis (C)tance,

they’ll (C)keep us a part and they won’t stop break ing us (C)down,

(F)hold me,

(Am)our lips must (C)al ways be (F5)sealed.

(E)2.

(E7)If we live a

The night has (C)reached its end,

we (G)can’t pre tend,

we must (F)run,

we must (F)run,

it’s time to (F)run.

(A)Take us a way from here, pro (A)tect us from fur ther harm,

re sis

tance.

Resistance — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Resistance" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 132 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Resistance”

Why does "Resistance" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Resistance".
What key is "Resistance" by Muse played in?
Resistance 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 "Resistance"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Resistance" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Resistance"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Resistance"?
"Resistance" was originally performed by Muse. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Muse can I play here?
Try "Psycho", "Mercy", "SOMETHING HUMAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Resistance"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Resistance".
Can I see all the notes in "Resistance"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 132 BPM.