Lyrics
I (Am)un der stand there’s (F)noth ing I can (Gsus)do.
I can’t be (Csus2)what she needs as (Am9)long as she needs (F#)you.
If (C)you’re the one she’ll (F)turn to from now (E)on,
there are (Am)things that you should (F)know a (Dm9)bout her when I’m (Fm6)gone.
She’s not as (Csus)brave as she might (C)seem.
And when she’s (F)had a scar y dream, if (Em7)you don’t hold her, (Am7)she won’t sleep all (F#)night.
She’s not as (Am7)strong as she should (Dm7)be.
She cries at (B)mov ies (E7)on T (Am)V and (F)counts on you to (C)see that things go (Dm11)right.
But (G7)she’s a (C)chance to (C)make your dreams come (Fmaj7)true,
to (G)have some (C)one who thinks there’s (Am7)noth ing you can’t (Dm7)do.
A (E7)chance to live each (E)day and (Am)care the way you (G)al ways knew you (F)could.
Take (C)care of her for (Am7)me.
She (G7sus)used to (G9)be (C)mine.
She’s not her (Csus)best on rain y (C)days, she’ll test your (F)love a hun dred ways.
She (Em7)plays with your e (Am7)mo tions like a (F#)song.
She chas es (Am7)dreams that can’t come (Dm7)true and al ways (B)tries too (E7)hard for (Am)you and (F)nev er knows just (C)how to say she’s (Dm11)wrong.
But (G7)she’s a (C)chance to (C)make your life com (Fmaj7)plete.
A (G)chance to (C)take these lone ly (Am7)days and make them (Dm7)sweet.
A (E)chance to feel so (E)good that (Am)ev ’ry one will (G)wish they (Am)could be (F)you.
Take (Cmaj7)care of her for (Am7)me.
She (G7sus)used to be (C)mine.
She’ll nev er (Fm6)leave you (C)an y time a (Am)lone.
She (Bb)needs more time and (C)ten der ness than (F)an y one you’ve known.
But (Ab7)she’s a (Db)chance you’ll (Db)nev er have a (Gbmaj7)gain.
A (Ab)chance to (Db)laugh a lot and (Bbm7)pit y oth er (Ebm7)men.
A (F)chance I can’t for (F)get.
A (Bbm)chance that I some (Ab)how let slip a (Gb)way.
Take (Dbmaj7)care of her for (Bbm7)me.
She (Ab7sus)used to be (Db)mine.
She Used To Be Mine — Beginner Piano Tutorial
Learn "She Used To Be Mine" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 92 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 “She Used To Be Mine”
- What key is "She Used To Be Mine" by Michael Crawford played in?
- She Used To Be Mine 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 "She Used To Be Mine"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "She Used To Be Mine" 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 "She Used To Be Mine"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "She Used To Be Mine"?
- "She Used To Be Mine" was originally performed by Michael Crawford. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "She Used To Be Mine"?
- This arrangement uses 38 chords: Ab, Ab7, Am, Am7, Am9, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, +30 more.