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(C)I’m just a lit tle bit caught in the mid dle, life is a maze, love is a rid dle.
I don’t know where to go, can’t do it a lone, I’ve tried, and I don’t know why.
The Slow it down,
make it stop or else my (F)heart is go ing to pop.
’Cause it’s too (G)much, yeah, it’s a lot
to (F)be some thing I’m not.
I’m a fool no out of love
’cause I a (F)just can’t get e nough.
(C)I’m just a lit tle bit caught in the mid dle, life is a maze and love is a rid dle.
(G#dim7)I don’t know where to go, can’t do it a lone, I’ve tried, and I don’t know why.
(C)I’m just a lit tle girl lost in the mo ment, I’m so scared, but I don’t show it.
(G#dim7)I can’t fig ure it out, it’s bring ing me down, I know, I’ve got (C)to (G)let it go
and just en joy the show.
The sun is hot
in the sky just like a (F)gi ant spot ing light.
pop.
The peo ple (G)fol yeah, low the sign
and (F)syn chro nize in time.
It’s a joke, no bod y knows
they’ve I a (F)tick et to the show.
(C)I’m just a lit tle bit caught in the mid dle, life is a maze and love is a rid dle.
(G#dim7)I don’t know where to go, can’t do it a lone, I’ve tried, and I don’t know why.
(C)I’m just a lit tle girl lost in the mo ment, I’m so scared, but I don’t show it.
(G#dim7)I can’t fig ure it out, it’s bring ing me down, I know, I’ve got (C)to (G)let it go
and just en joy the show.
got (C)to (G)let it (F)go
and just en joy the show.
Just en joy the show.
got (C)to (G)let it go
and just en joy the show.
Dum de dum, da dum de dum.
(F)Just en joy the show.
Da dum de dum, da dum de dum.
(F)Just en joy the show.
I want my mon ey back, I want my mon ey back, I want my mon ey back.
(F)Just en joy the show.
I want my mon ey back, I want my mon ey back, I want my mon ey back.
(F)Just en joy the show.
The Show — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Show" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 124 BPM.
This arrangement is a great workout for your left hand's "oompah" bass pattern — that steady low-note-then-chord bounce that drives the whole song at 124 BPM.
Most of your chords sit comfortably in C major territory (C, F, G, Am), but watch out for the G#dim7 — it's the spicy one that creates that bittersweet, melancholic pull, and your fingers will want to fumble it the first few times.
Practice that transition in isolation, slowly, until the shape feels automatic.
Also pay attention to the Gsus4-to-G resolution; let the sus4 hang just long enough before releasing.
I'd suggest learning hands separately first, getting that left-hand oompah groove locked in before layering the melody on top.
Once both hands are steady at around 90 BPM, gradually push toward full tempo.
The Fmaj7 adds a lovely color — voice it cleanly.
This is really the song that'll build your confidence moving between simple and chromatic chords without losing your rhythmic footing.
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About “The Show”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Show" 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 Show" is in C.
- What key is "The Show" by Lenka played in?
- The Show is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Show"?
- The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Show" 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 Show"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Show"?
- "The Show" was originally performed by Lenka. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Show"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, Cpow, F, Fmaj7, G, G#dim7, Gsus4.
- What other songs by Lenka can I play here?
- Try "Everything At Once", "Everything At Once". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "The Show" 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 Show" is in the key of C at 124 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Show"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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