Signs

by Five Man Electrical Band
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And the (Am)sign said, (G)“Long haired, freak y peo ple need not ap ply.” So I tucked my hair up un der my hat and I (G)went in to ask him (A)why.

He said, “You look like a fine up (Bm)stand ing young (G)man, I think you’ll do.” So I (D)took off my hat, I said, “I (A)mag ine that!

(G)Me work ing for you!” Whoa.

(D)Sign, sign, (C)ev ’ry where a (G)sign.

Block ing out the scen ’ry, break ing my mind.

(D)Do this, don’t do that.

Can’t you read the sign?

And the (G)sign said an y bod y caught ’ry tres y pass ing Come in, would be shot on and sight.

But So I (A)jumped on round the fence and the yelled at the house, “Hey!

(A)did n’t have a pen ny to pay.

So to (Bm)put up a fence to keep me out or to (G)made up my own Na lit tle sign.

I said, (A)God was here He’d tell you to your I’m a live (G)‘Man, you’re some kind of (A)sin ner!’” (D)Sign, sign, (C)ev ’ry where a (G)sign.

Block ing out the scen ’ry, break ing my mind.

(D)Do this, don’t do that.

Can’t you read the sign?

Now, (A)hey you, mis ter, can’t you read?

You’ve (G)got to have a shirt and tie to get a seat.

You can’t e ven watch.

No, you can’t eat.

(G)You ain’t sup posed to (D)be here.

(C)Sign said you (G)got to have a mem ber ship (D7)card to get in (G)side.

And the (D)Sign, sign, (C)ev ’ry where a (G)sign.

Signs — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Signs" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 BPM.

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

About “Signs

Can I play "Signs" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Signs" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Signs" by Five Man Electrical Band played in?
Signs is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Signs"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Signs" 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 "Signs"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Signs"?
"Signs" was originally performed by Five Man Electrical Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Signs"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, D, D7, Dsus4, G.
Can a complete beginner play "Signs"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Signs" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Signs"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Signs" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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