Something Good Coming

by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
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Lyrics

I’m watch ing the wa ter,

and a watch in’ the coast.

Sud den ly (C)I know

what I want the most.

How she And I want to tell you,

still I hold a (C)back.

I need that some (C)time

get my life on (C)track.

And I (C)know that (G)look the (D)on on your (Em)face.

But there’s some thin’ (G)luck y a (D)bout this (Em)place.

And there’s (C)some thin’ good (G)com in’ for (D)you ver and hill.

(Em)me.

(C)Some thin’ good (G)com in’, there (D)has to be.

And I’m think ing ing ’bout ma ma

wher ev bout in’ the kids

and the way (C)we lived

and the things we did.

And I’m nev er had a chance, you,

nev er caught a (C)break.

And how that we (C)pay

for our big mis (C)takes.

And I (C)know so (G)well that’s (D)look on your (Em)face.

And there’s some thin’ (G)luck y a (D)bout this (Em)place.

And There’s (C)some thin’ good (G)com in’ just (D)o ver the hill.

(Em)me.

(C)Some thin’ good (G)com in’, I (D)know it will.

And I’m

And I’m

Something Good Coming — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Something Good Coming" 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 E, 152 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Something Good Coming”

Can I play "Something Good Coming" 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 "Something Good Coming" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Something Good Coming" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers played in?
Something Good Coming is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Something Good Coming"?
The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Something Good Coming" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Something Good Coming"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Something Good Coming"?
"Something Good Coming" was originally performed by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Something Good Coming"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers can I play here?
Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "REFUGEE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Something Good Coming"?
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. "Something Good Coming" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Something Good Coming"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Something Good Coming" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.