Is this real sheet music for "The Only Exception"?

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 "The Only Exception".

Can I see all the notes in "The Only Exception"?

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 C at 70 BPM.

The Only Exception — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"The Only Exception" 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 C, 70 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

(C)When I was young er I saw my Dad dy (Gm6)cry and curse at the wind. He (C)broke his own heart and I watched as he tried to re as sem ble it. And (C)my Mom ma swore she would nev er let (Gm6)her self for (Fmaj7)get. And (C)that was the day that I prom ised I’d nev er sing of (Gm6)love if it does not ex (Fmaj7)ist. But dar ling, (C)you are the on ly ex cep tion, (Gm6)you are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion. (C)You are the on ly ex cep tion, (Gm6)you are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion. May be I know, some where deep in my (Gm6)soul that love nev er lasts. (C)We’ve got to find oth er ways to make it a (Gm6)lone, and keep a straight (Fmaj7)face. And (C)I’ve al ways lived like this, keep ing a com fort able (Fmaj7)dis tance. And (C)up un til now, I had sworn to my self that I’m con (Gm6)tent with lone li ness. Be cause none of it was ev er worth the risk. (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion. (Dm7)Oh. (C)Oh. Hey, (Dm7)hey. Oh. I’ve got a (Dm7)tight grip on re al i ty, but I can’t let (C)go of what’s in front of me (G)here. I know you’re (Dm7)leav ing in the morn ing, when you wake up, leave me (C)with some kind of proof it’s not a (G)dream. Woah. (C)You are the on ly ex cep tion, (Gm6)you are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion. (C)You are the on ly ex cep tion, (Gm6)you are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion. You are the on ly ex cep tion, you are the on ly ex cep tion. (C)You are the on ly ex cep tion, (Gm6)you are the (Fmaj7)on ly ex cep tion. And (Bb)I’m on my (F)way to be liev ing. Oh, and (Bb)I’m on my (F)way to be liev ing.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: C
Tempo: 70 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Hayley Williams

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How to Play "The Only Exception" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.