Is "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" easy to play on piano?

This is an intermediate-level arrangement in the key of Eb at 172 BPM. With our color-coded notes and speed controls, you can master it step by step.

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"The Diary Of Horace Wimp" by Electric Light Orchestra is in the key of Eb. Our simplified arrangement makes it accessible with color-coded notes and interactive playback.

Learn "THE DIARY OF HORACE WIMP" by Electric Light Orchestra on Piano

Master "THE DIARY OF HORACE WIMP" by Electric Light Orchestra with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of Eb at 172 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 172 BPM.

Lyrics

(Mon (Bbmaj7)day.) Late a gain met to day. He’d be in trou ble, though he’d (Ebmaj7)say he was (Dm7)sor ry. He’d have to (Dm7)hur ry out He was to the bus. Oh oh. (Tues (Bbmaj7)day.) Hor ace bod y’s was so sad. He’d nev er had a girl that (Ebmaj7)he “Now here could (Dm7)care for. And if he was late (Dm7)reel once more, when she he’d be out, Oh oh. Don’t be a fraid, just knock on the door. Well, (Bb)he just stood there, (Eb9)mum bl in’ and fum bl in’. Then a voice from a bove said, (Bb)“Hor ace Wimp, this (Bb)is your life. Go (Eb)out and find your (Ebm)self a wife. (Come on, (Bb)Make a stand, ace.) and (Bb)be a man, and (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” (You can (Bb)do it.) (Come on, (Bb)Hor ace.) (Wednes (Bbmaj7)day.) Hor ace gain this a girl. He She was small and she was (Ebmaj7)ver he y (Dm7)pret ty. He thought he (Dm7)was in love. He was Hor a fraid. Boo hoo. (Thurs (Bbmaj7)day.) Asks her bod y’s for a date, the ca fé down the street, to (Ebmaj7)mor “Now here row (Dm7)eve ning. His head rest was my (Dm7)reel once ing when she And said, “Yes, O. K.” Don’t be a fraid, just knock on the door. Well, (Bb)he just stood there, (Eb9)mum bl in’ and fum bl in’. Then a voice from a bove said, (Bb)“Hor ace Wimp, this (Bb)is your life. Go (Eb)out and find your (Ebm)self a wife. (Come on, (Bb)Hor a stand, ace.) and (Bb)be a man, and (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” (You can (Bb)do it.) (Come on, (Bb)Hor ace.) (Wednes (Bb)Hor ace.) (Fri (Eb)you will have a (Ebm)great life plan.” (Hor ace (Bb)Wimp.) (Bb)(Hor ace, Hor ace, (Bb)Hor ace, Hor ace, (Eb)Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace, (Ebm)Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace, Hor ace,) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.) (Bb)(Mon day, (Bb)Tues day, (Bb)Wednes day, (Bb)Thurs day, (Bb)Fri day, (Bb)Sun day.)

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: Eb
Tempo: 172 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Electric Light Orchestra

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