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(G)There was a (Gsus)man back in nine ty (G)five whose heart ran out of (Gsus)sum mers.
But be fore he (G)died, I (E7sus)asked him, “Wait, what’s the (C)sense in (Em7)life?
Come (G)o ver (Am)me, Some thing come (G)o ver me?”
He said, (Gsus)“Son, why you got to sing that (G)tune?
Catch a Dy lan (Gsus)song or some e clipse of the (G)moon, let an (E7sus)an gel (Am)swing and (C)make you (Em)swoon, and then (Am)you will see, I (D)you will see.” ly
Then he (G)said, “Here’s a (Dsus)rid dle for you; find the (Em7)an swer.
There’s a (C)rea son for the (Dsus)world,
you and (G)I.”
(G)Picked up my (D)kid from (C)school to (D)day.
“Did you (G)learn an y thing, ’cause in the world to day you can’t (Em)live in a cas tle far a way.
Now (Gmaj7)talk to me, come (D)talk to me.” He (D)said, (G)“Dad, I’m (D)big, but we’re (C)small er than (D)small.
In the (G)scheme of things, well, we’re noth ing at all.
Still, ev ’ry (Em)moth er’s child sings a lone ly song, so (C)play with (D)me, come (G)play with me.
And hey, (G)Dad, here’s a (Dsus)rid dle for you.
Find the (Em7)an swer.
There’s a (C)rea son for the (Dsus)world,
you and (G)I.”
I said, “Son, for (Dsus)all I’ve told you, when you get (Em7)right down to the (C)rea son for the (Dsus)world,
who am (G)I?”
There are (D)se crets that we (G)still have left to (Em7)find.
There have been (D)mys ter ies from the be (G)gin ning
of (F)time.
There are (D)an swers we’re not (G)wise e (D)nough to (E7)see.
He said, “You (C)look ing for a clue: I love you (C)free.”
(C)rea son for the (Dsus)world,
you and (G)I...
The Riddle — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Riddle" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Riddle”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Riddle"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The Riddle" by Five For Fighting played in?
- The Riddle 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 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 other songs by Five For Fighting can I play here?
- Try "LOVE SONG", "EASY TONIGHT", "THE RIDDLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Riddle". Key of G, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.