Other arrangements of Separate Ways
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I see a change has (Fmaj7)come in to our lives;
it’s not the same as it (Bb)used to be.
And it’s not too late to re al ize our mis takes.
We’re just not (Gm7)right for each (Bb)oth
(F)er.
Love has slipped a way
and left us on ly friends.
We al most seem like (Bb)stran
gers,
all that’s left be tween us are the (F)mem o ries we shared of the (Gm7)times we thought we cared for each (Bb6)oth
(F)er.
Now there’s noth ing left to do but (Fmaj7)go our sep ’rate ways
and pick up all the piec es left be (Bb)hind
us.
And may be some day
some where a long the way
an (C7)oth er love will (Bb)find
(F)us.
(F)Some day when she’s old er may be (Fmaj7)she will un der stand
(F7)why her mom and dad are not to (Bb)geth er.
The tears that she will cry when I (Gm)have to say good bye
will (Gm)tear at my (Gm7)heart for (Bb)ev
(F)er.
Separate Ways — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Separate Ways" 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 F, 80 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 “Separate Ways”
- Why does "Separate Ways" 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 "Separate Ways".
- What key is "Separate Ways" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Separate Ways is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Separate Ways"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Separate Ways" 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 "Separate Ways"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Separate Ways"?
- "Separate Ways" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Separate Ways"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, Bb6, C, C7, Db7, F, F7, Fmaj7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Separate Ways"?
- 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 "Separate Ways".
- Can I see all the notes in "Separate Ways"?
- 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 F at 80 BPM.