Tempted

by Squeeze
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I bought a tooth brush, some (G)tooth paste, a (Am)flan nel for my face, pa ja mas, a hair brush, new (Fm)shoes and a case.

was well.

I (Cm7)said to my re flec tion, let’s get (Gm7)out of this place.

(Eb)Past the church and the stee ple, the (Ab)laun dry on the hill, Your (C)bill boards and the build ings, I (Bb)mem ’ries of it still keep call ing

and call ing.

But for get it all,

I know I will.

(C)Tempt ed by the (C)fruit of an oth er,

(C)tempt ed, but the (C)truth is dis cov ered

what’s been (D7)go in’ on.

And now that (Dm7)you have gone, there’s no oth er.

(F)Tempt ed by the (F)fruit of an oth er,

(F)tempt ed, but the (F)truth is dis cov ered.

I’m at the car park, the (G)air port, the (Am)bag gage car ou sel, pa the ple keep on bin’, ain’t (Fm)wish in’ a I was well.

I (Cm7)said it’s no oc ca sion, it’s no (Gm7)sto ry I can

(Eb)At my bed side emp ty ets, a (Ab)foot with out a sock.

Your (C)bod y gets much clos er, I (Bb)fum ble for the clock.

keep A by

the se tion,

I for get it all,

that it would stop.

(C)Tempt ed by the (C)fruit of an oth er,

(C)tempt ed, but the (C)truth is dis cov ered

what’s been (D7)go in’ on.

And now that (Dm7)you have gone, there’s no oth er.

(F)Tempt ed by the (F)fruit of an oth er,

(F)tempt ed, but the (F)truth is dis cov ered.

I’m at the car

I bought a nov el, some (G)per fume, a (Am)for tune all for you,

(D)but it’s not my con science that (Fm)hates to be un true.

I (Cm7)asked of my re flec tion, tell me (Gm7)what is there to do?

(F)tempt ed, but the (F)truth is dis (Dm7)cov

ered.

(C)Tempt ed by the (C)fruit of an oth er,

(C)tempt ed, but the (C)truth is dis cov ered.

(C)Tempt ed by the (C)fruit of an oth er,

(C)tempt ed, but the (C)truth is dis cov ered.

Tempted — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Tempted" 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 C, 92 BPM.

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

About “Tempted

Can I play "Tempted" 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 "Tempted" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Tempted" by Squeeze played in?
Tempted is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tempted"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tempted" 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 "Tempted"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tempted"?
"Tempted" was originally performed by Squeeze. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tempted"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbaug, C, Cm7, D, D7, +7 more.
Can a complete beginner play "Tempted"?
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. "Tempted" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Tempted"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Tempted" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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