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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Signs" 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 D, 120 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 “Signs”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Signs"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Signs". Key of D, 120 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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