Round Here

by Counting Crows
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(Csus2)Step out the front door like a ghost in to the fog where no one no tic (Em7)es the con trast of white on white.

And in be (Csus2)tween the moon and you the an gels gets a bet ter view of the crum bl (Em7)ing dif fer ence be tween wrong and right.

I walk (Csus2)in the air car in be tween the rain, (Dsus)through my self and back a gain.

a Where?

(Em7)says she’s close to un I don’t der stand ing (G)Je sus.

Ma ri a (Csus2)says she’s dy ing.

Through the door I (Dsus)hear her cry ing.

Why?

She trou I (Em7)tired act ing nor mal when she’s ner (G)some vous.

Round here

we al ways stand up straight.

Round here

(D)some thing ra di ates.

Ma ri a (Csus2)came from Nash ville with a suit case in her hand.

She where said she’d like to (Em7)meet a boy who looks like El vis.

She walks a (Csus2)long the edge of where the o cean meets a the ter land just like she’s walk (Em7)ing on a wire in the cir and cus.

She parks (Csus2)her car out car in side of my house, (Dsus)takes “Man, her should clothes to off, a shot.

(Em7)Can’t you see my walls I don’t der are ing (G)crum bling?”

And she knows (Csus2)she’s more than just a lit tle mis (Dsus)un der stood.

She has She says ble (Em7)tired of life; she must be tired of (G)some thing.

Round here

we’re carv ing out our names.

Round here

(D)we all look the same.

Ma ri a

Round here (C)we’re we talk just like li (D)ear ons, but we (Em)sac ri fice like lambs.

Round (C)here we stay up ver slip y, ver y, ver y, ver y late.

Sleep ing chil dren (D)got to run like

the wind

(C)out of the (D)light ning dream.

Ma ma’s lit tle ba by (D)bet ter get her self in

(C)out of the (D)light ning.

I can’t see noth (C)ing,

noth (D)ing

a round

here.

You catch me if I’m fall (C)ing.

You catch me if I’m fall ing.

Will you catch me, ’cause I’m fall ing down on you.

I said I’m un der the gun

a round

here.

Oh man, I said I’m (Csus2)un der the gun

a round here.

And I can’t see noth ing,

noth (D5)ing

a round

(E5)here.

Round Here — Simple Sheet Music

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"Round Here" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Round Here

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Round Here"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Round Here" by Counting Crows played in?
Round Here is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Round Here"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Round Here" 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 "Round Here"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Round Here"?
"Round Here" was originally performed by Counting Crows. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Round Here"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, C, Csus2, D, Dpow, Dsus4, Em, Em7, +2 more.
What other songs by Counting Crows can I play here?
Try "MR. JONES", "Accidentally in Love", "WASHINGTON SQUARE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Round Here". Key of G, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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