The Other Side

by Bruno Mars
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Lyrics

(Em)Truth of the mat ter is, I’m com (D)pli cat ed;

you’re as straight as they (Em)come.

You go a bout your day, ba by, while I hide from the sun.

It’s bet ter if you don’t un der stand,

’cause you won’t know what it’s like un til you

try.

You know, (Em)I,

I’ll be (A)wait ing on the oth er side,

and (Em)you,

all you (A)got ta do is cross the line.

I could wait a whole life time,

but you’ve just got ta de cide.

You know I,

I’ll be (A)wait ing on the oth er, wait ing on the oth er side.

We would live for (D)ev er;

who could ask as for (Em)more?

You go a could die if you ed, but I ba by, what for?

It’s bet ter if you don’t un der stand,

’cause you won’t know what it’s like un til you

try.

You know, (Em)I,

I’ll be (A)wait ing on the oth er side,

and (Em)you,

all you (A)got ta do is cross the line.

I could wait a whole life time,

but you’ve just got ta de cide.

You know I,

I’ll be (A)wait ing on the oth er, wait ing on the oth er side.

We would live for (D)ev er;

ing on the oth er side.

You know, ing on the oth er side.

The Other Side — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Other Side" 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 G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Other Side”

Can I play "The Other Side" 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 "The Other Side" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Other Side" by Bruno Mars played in?
The Other Side 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 Other Side"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Other Side" 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 Other Side"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Other Side"?
"The Other Side" was originally performed by Bruno Mars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bruno Mars can I play here?
Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Other Side"?
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. "The Other Side" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Other Side"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Other Side" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.