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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Signs" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Signs" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Signs" is in D.
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.
Does "Signs" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Signs" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Signs"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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