(F5)Real ly don’t (Cm)mind if you (Bb)sit this one (F)out;
in my (F5)word’s but a (Cm)whis per, your (Bb)deaf ness a (F)shout.
The I (F5)may make you (Cm)feel but I (Bb)can’t make you (F)think;
as your (F5)sperm’s in the (Cm)gut ter, your (Bb)love’s in the (F)sink.
So you ride your selves (C)o ver the (F)fields,
and you (Bb)make all your (C)an i mal (F)deals,
and your (Bb)wise men don’t (C)know how it (F)feels
to be thick as a brick.
And the (F5)sand cas tle (Cm)vir tues are (Bb)all swept a (F)way
in the (F5)ti dal de (Cm)struc tion, the (Bb)mor al me (F)lée.
The e (F5)las tic re (Cm)treat rings the (Bb)close make of (F)play
as the (F5)last wave un (Cm)cov ers the (Bb)new fan gled (F)way.
But your new shoes are (C)worn at the (F)heels,
and your (Bb)sun tan does (C)rap id ly (F)peel,
and your (Bb)wise men don’t (C)know how it (F)feels
to be thick as a brick.
And the
And the (F5)love that I (Cm)feel
is so far a (Gm)way.
I’m a bad dream that I (Dm)just had
to (F)day.
And you shake your (C)head
and said it’s a (F5)shame.
Spin me back down the (Cm)years
and the (Cm)days
of my (Cm)youth.
Draw the lace and black (Cm)cur tains and shut (Cm)out
the (Eb)whole (Cm)truth.
Spin me down the long (Cm)ag es; let them sing the (Cm)song.
Thick As A Brick by Jethro Tull
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 153 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Thick As A Brick”
- What key is "Thick As A Brick" in?
- "Thick As A Brick" by Jethro Tull is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 153 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Thick As A Brick" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Thick As A Brick" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Thick As A Brick"?
- This arrangement of "Thick As A Brick" uses 11 chords: A, Bb, C, Cm, Dm, Eb, Ebsus2, F, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Thick As A Brick" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Jethro Tull can I play here?
- Try "AQUALUNG", "LOCOMOTIVE BREATH", "Another Christmas Song". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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