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I was (Ab)jus ti fied when (Db)I was five.
Rais ing Cain, I spit in (Eb7)your (Ab)eye.
(Gb)Times are chang ing, now the (Db)poor get fat, but the (Db)fe ver’s gon na catch (Ab)you when the (Eb7)bitch gets (Ab)back, oh.
(Ab)Eat meat on a Fri day, that’s all right.
I e ven like steak on a (Eb7)Sat ur day (Ab)night.
I can (Gb)bitch the best at your so cial do’s.
I get (Db)high in the eve ning (Ab)sniff ing (Eb7)pots of glue, ooh.
(Ab)I’m a (Eb7)bitch, I’m a bitch.
Oh, the bitch is back, stone cold so ber, as a (Db)mat ter of fact.
I can (Eb7)bitch, I can bitch ’cause I’m bet ter than you.
It’s the (Gb)way that I move, the (Eb7)things that I do, whoa.
I (Ab)en ter tain by pick ing brains,
sell my soul by (Eb7)drop ping (Ab)names.
I (Gb)don’t like those!
My God, what’s that?
Oh, it’s (Db)full of nas ty hab (Ab)its when the (Eb7)bitch gets (Ab)back, oh.
(Ab)I’m a
(Ab)Bitch, bitch,
the (Db)bitch is back.
(Ab)Bitch, bitch,
the (Db)bitch is back.
(Ab)Bitch, bitch,
the (Db)bitch is back.
(Ab)Bitch, bitch,
the (Db)bitch is back.
The Bitch Is Back — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Bitch Is Back" 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 Db, 132 BPM.
This arrangement is a great workout for playing confidently in Db major, where your hands need to feel at home on all those black keys — if you're not used to that, spend a minute just landing each chord shape (Db, Ab, Gb, Fm, Eb7) cleanly before you hit play.
At 132 BPM the energy is relentless, so your left hand's block-bass pattern needs to be rock-steady; lock it in at around 90 BPM first, then bump up gradually until the groove feels automatic.
Watch the Eb7 especially — that added seventh wants to resolve to Ab, and rushing that transition is the most common stumble I see.
The move from Gb to Fm can also catch you off guard if your fingers aren't already anticipating the shift, so loop that two-chord change until it's effortless.
Once both hands are comfortable separately, bring them together at a slower tempo and focus on keeping your rhythm punchy and even — this is pop-rock, so crisp attacks matter more than sustain.
By the time you're up to speed, you'll have seriously leveled up your fluency in flat-key chord shapes, which pays off in a huge number of pop songs down the road.
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About “The Bitch Is Back”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Bitch Is Back"?
- 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 "The Bitch Is Back" by Elton John played in?
- The Bitch Is Back is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Bitch Is Back"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Bitch Is Back" 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 "The Bitch Is Back"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Bitch Is Back"?
- "The Bitch Is Back" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Bitch Is Back"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Db, Eb7, Fm, Gb.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 "The Bitch Is Back". Key of Db, 132 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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