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Seven Year Ache — Simple Sheet Music
About “Seven Year Ache”
"Seven Year Ache" 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 C, 110 BPM.
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Lyrics
(C)You act like you were just born to night, face (Am)down in a mem o ry but feel in’ all right.
So (G)who does your past be long to to day, ba by?
(Am)You don’t say noth ing when you’re feel in’ this way.
The (C)girls in the bars think in’ who is this guy?
But (Am)they don’t think noth in’ when they’re tell in’ you (G)lies.
You look so care less when they’re shoot in’ that bull.
Don’t you know (Am)heart aches are he roes when their pock ets are full.
You (F)tell me you’re try in’ to cure a (Em)sev en year ache.
(Am)See what else your old (F)heart can take.
The boys say, “When is he gon na (Dm)give us some room,” the (Am)girls say, “God, I hope he (G)comes back soon.”
(C)Ev ’ry bod y’s talk in’ but you don’t hear a thing.
You’re (Am)still up town on your down hill swing.
The (G)boul e vard’s emp ty, why don’t you come a round ba by?
(Am)What is so great a bout (G)sleep in’ down town?
There’s (C)plen ty of dives to be some one you’re not.
Just say you’re (Am)look in’ for some thin’ you might have for got.
(G)Don’t both er call in’ to say you’re leav in’ a lone ’cause there’s a (Am)fool on ev ’ry cor ner when you’re (G)try’n’ to get home.
Just (F)tell ’em you’re try in’ to cure a (Em)sev en year ache.
(Am)See what else your old (F)heart can take.
The boys say, “When is he gon na (Dm)give us (Em)some room,” the (Am)girls say, “God, I hope he (G)comes back soon.” (F)Tell me you’re try in’ to cure a (Em)sev en year ache.
(Am)See what else your old (F)heart can take.
The boys say, “When is he gon na (Dm)give us (Em)some room,” the (Am)girls say, “God, I hope he (G)comes back soon.”
Practice tip
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Questions about this song (9)
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Seven Year Ache"?
- 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 "Seven Year Ache" by Rosanne Cash played in?
- Seven Year Ache 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 "Seven Year Ache"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Seven Year Ache" 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 "Seven Year Ache"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Seven Year Ache"?
- "Seven Year Ache" was originally performed by Rosanne Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Seven Year Ache"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G.
- 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 "Seven Year Ache". Key of C, 110 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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