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There is (Em)fic tion in the space be tween
the (G)lines on your page of (D6)mem o ries.
Write it (Em)down but it does n’t mean
you’re (G)not just tell ing sto ries.
There is (Em)fic tion in the space be tween
you and re (D6)al i ty.
You will (Em)do and say an y thing
to make your (G)ev ’ry day life seem (D6)less mun dane.
There is (Em)fic tion in the space be tween
you and me.
There’s a sci ence (Em)fic tion in the space be tween
you and me,
a fab ri (Em)ca tion, a grand scheme
where (G)I am the scar y mon ster.
I eat the (Em)cit y.
As I leave the scene
in my (G)space ship, I am laugh (D6)ing.
In your re (Em)mem brance of your bad dream,
there’s (G)no one but you stand ing.
Leave the pit y
and the blame
for the ones who (G)do not speak.
You write the words to get re spect and com pas sion and for pos (Em)ter i ty.
You write the words and (Em)make be lieve there is (G)truth in the (D6)space be (Em)tween.
There is (Em)fic tion in the space be tween
you and (D6)ev ’ry bod y.
(Em)Give us all what we need.
Give us (G)one more sad sor (D6)did sto ry.
In the (Em)fic tion of the space be tween,
(G)some times a lie
is the best thing.
(G)Some times a lie
is the best thing.
Oh, the best thing,
is the best thing.
Telling Stories — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Telling Stories" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 126 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 “Telling Stories”
- Why does "Telling Stories" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Telling Stories".
- What key is "Telling Stories" by Tracy Chapman played in?
- Telling Stories 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 "Telling Stories"?
- The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Telling Stories" 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 "Telling Stories"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Telling Stories"?
- "Telling Stories" was originally performed by Tracy Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Telling Stories"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, D, D6, D7, Em, G.
- What other songs by Tracy Chapman can I play here?
- Try "ALL THAT YOU HAVE IS YOUR SOUL", "GIVE ME ONE REASON", "TALKIN' 'BOUT A REVOLUTION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Telling Stories"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Telling Stories".
- Can I see all the notes in "Telling Stories"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 126 BPM.
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