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Tell me (D)some thing, (G)girl:
are you hap py in this (G)mod ern (D)world,
or do (D)you need (G)more?
Is there some thing that you’re (G)search ing (D)for?
(Em7)I’m
(D)fall (G)ing.
In all the good times I (G)find my self long ing
(D)for (G)change,
and in the bad times I (G)fear my (D)self.
Tell me (D)some thing, (G)boy:
aren’t you tired, py in this (G)fill that (D)void,
or do (D)you need (G)more?
Ain’t it hard keep ing it (G)so hard (D)core?
(Em7)I’m
(D)fall (G)ing.
In all the good times I (G)find my self long ing
(D)for (G)change,
and in the bad times I (G)fear my (D)self.
(G)fear my (D)self.
(Am)I’m off the deep end.
(D)Watch as I dive in: (G)I’ll nev er meet the ground.
(Am)Crash through the sur face, (D)where they can’t hurt us.
We’re (G)far from the shal low now.
In the (Am)shal, -al (D)shal, -al low,
in the (D)shal, shal, -al, (Em7)-al, -al low.
In the (Am)shal, -al, (D)shal, -al low,
we’re (G)far from the shal low now.
(Bm)Oh,
ah,
ah,
ah,
oh, ah,
ah.
(Am)I’m off the deep end.
(D)Watch as I dive in: (G)I’ll nev er meet the ground.
(Am)Crash through the sur face, (D)where they can’t hurt us.
We’re (G)far from the shal low now.
In the (Am)shal, -al (D)shal low,
in the (D)shal, shal, -al, (Em7)-al, -al low.
In the (Am)shal, -al, (D)shal low,
we’re (G)far from the shal low now.
Shallow — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Shallow" by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 96 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to develop your left-hand independence — the walking bass pattern keeps your left hand moving stepwise between chord roots while your right hand holds longer melodic phrases, so start hands-separate until each feels automatic.
At 96 BPM the tempo is forgiving, but watch the transition from G to D to Em7 to C: that progression moves quickly in the chorus and the Em7 shape can trip you up if you're not pre-positioning your fingers during the D chord.
Also keep an eye on the A major chord — it's borrowed from outside the key of G, so it'll feel unexpected under your hand compared to the Am you play elsewhere.
Use light sustain pedal through the verses to maintain that melancholic legato, but lift cleanly on each chord change so the walking bass doesn't blur.
Loop the chorus at half-tempo until those four-chord turnarounds feel effortless.
This is the song that'll really solidify your ability to manage a steady, independent bass line underneath an expressive melody — a skill you'll use in every ballad from here on out.
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About “Shallow”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Shallow"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Shallow" by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper played in?
- Shallow 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 "Shallow"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shallow" 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 "Shallow"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shallow"?
- "Shallow" was originally performed by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Shallow"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, D, Em7, G.
- What other songs by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper can I play here?
- Try "MUSIC TO MY EYES", "Shallow (from A Star Is Born)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Shallow" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 96 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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