The Riddle

by Five For Fighting
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Lyrics

There was a (Bbsus2)man back in nine ty (Bb)five whose heart ran out of in (Bbsus2)sum mers.

But be fore he (Bb)died, I asked him, “Wait, what’s the sense in life?

ing Come (Ebsus2)o ver me, Some thing comes come (Fsus4)o ver me.”

I He guess said, “Son, why you got to sing that (Bb)tune?

Catch a (Bbsus2)think Dy a bout lan it, man, song or some e (Bbsus4)clipse of the moon, let an an gel swing on and this bounc make you swoon, and then I (Ebsus2)you will see,...

I (F)you will see.” ly.

Then he (Eb)said, “Here’s a (Fsus4)rid dle for you;

find the an swer.

There’s a rea son (Ebsus2)for the world,

you and I”...

Picked up my (Bbsus2)kid from (Bbsus4)school to (Bb)day.

“Did you learn an y (Bbsus2)thing, ’cause in the (Bbsus4)world to (Bb)day you can’t (Gm)live in a (F)cas tle far a (Gm9)way.

Now (Eb)talk to (Ebsus2)me, come (Fsus4)talk to (F)me.” He said, “Dad, I’m (Bbsus2)big, but we’re (Bbsus4)small er than (Bb)small.

In the scheme of (Bbsus2)things, well, we’re (Bbsus4)noth ing at all.

Still, ev ’ry (Gm)moth er’s (F)child sings a lone ly (Gm9)song, so (Eb)play with (Ebsus2)me, come (Fsus4)play with (F)me.

And hey, (Ebsus2)Dad, here’s a (Fsus4)rid dle for you.

Find the an swer.

There’s a rea son for the world,

you and I”...

I said, “Son, for (Fsus4)all I’ve told you,

when (F)you get right down to the (Ebsus2)rea son for the world...

who am I?

There are se crets that we (Bbsus2)still have left to find.

There have been mys ter ies from the be (Bbsus2)gin ning of time.

There are an swers we’re not (Bb)wise e (F)nough to see.”

He said, “You (Eb)look ing for a clue: I Love You (Eb)free”...

son for the world,

you and I...

The Riddle — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "The Riddle" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 120 BPM.

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

About “The Riddle

What key is "The Riddle" by Five For Fighting played in?
The Riddle is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Riddle"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Riddle" 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 Riddle"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Riddle"?
"The Riddle" was originally performed by Five For Fighting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Riddle"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbsus2, Bbsus4, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebsus2, F, +5 more.
What other songs by Five For Fighting can I play here?
Try "LOVE SONG", "EASY TONIGHT", "CHANCES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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