Roads

by Portishead
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Lyrics

(Am)Hey!

For give me fa ther, (F)up all night, I’m go ing un der but (C)I don’t wan na be like you and (E)you don’t wan na be like me.

(Am)Hey!

I play with match es, (F)roll that dice and hope for ma gic.

I (C)try to let the ri ver flow and (E)take me some where I don’t know.

(F)Oh,

wild (Am)hors es in the night, I’m (C)run ning for my life.

Yeah,

I (Am)try to give my self a way to give in to the chase,

night turns in to day.

I (Am)drive, I drive in to the moon, I pray for some thing new.

No mat ter what I do,

(CN.C.)all roads lead to (Am)you.

Oh,

(G)all roads lead to (Am)you.

Oh,

(CN.C.)All roads lead to (Am)you.

Roads by Portishead

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Roads

What key is "Roads" in?
"Roads" by Portishead is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Roads" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Roads" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Roads"?
This arrangement of "Roads" uses 6 chords: Am, B, C, E, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "Roads" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Portishead can I play here?
Try "Glory Box". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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