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When you feel you’re a lone,
and your off from this cruel world,
your in stincts tell ing you to run.
Lis ten to your heart,
and those an gel voic es,
they’ll sing to you there’ll be a guide
back home.
When (G)life
(D)leaves us blind,
(G)love
(D)keeps us kind,
it keeps us kind.
When you’ve suf fered e nough,
and your spir it is break ing,
you’re grow ing des p’rate from the fight.
Re mem ber you’re loved,
and you al ways will be,
this mel o dy will bring you right
back home.
When (G)life
(D)leaves us blind,
(G)love
(D)keeps us kind,
it keeps us kind.
When (G)life
(D)leaves us blind,
(G)love
(D)keeps us kind.
Oh,
oh,
oh.
Oh,
oh,
oh.
The Messenger — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Messenger" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 63 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Messenger”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Messenger" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Messenger" is in G.
- What key is "The Messenger" by Linkin Park played in?
- The Messenger is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Messenger"?
- The arrangement plays at 63 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Messenger" 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 "The Messenger"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Messenger"?
- "The Messenger" was originally performed by Linkin Park. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Messenger"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em7, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Linkin Park can I play here?
- Try "WAITING FOR THE END", "ONE MORE LIGHT", "ONE STEP CLOSER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "The Messenger" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Messenger" is in the key of G at 63 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Messenger"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.