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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Thick As A Brick" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 153 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Thick As A Brick”
- Why does "Thick As A Brick" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Thick As A Brick".
- What key is "Thick As A Brick" by Jethro Tull played in?
- Thick As A Brick is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Thick As A Brick"?
- The arrangement plays at 153 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Thick As A Brick" 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 "Thick As A Brick"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Thick As A Brick"?
- "Thick As A Brick" was originally performed by Jethro Tull. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Thick As A Brick"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Bb, C, Cm, Dm, Eb, Ebsus2, F, +3 more.
- What other songs by Jethro Tull can I play here?
- Try "AQUALUNG", "LOCOMOTIVE BREATH", "Another Christmas Song". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Thick As A Brick"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Thick As A Brick".
- Can I see all the notes in "Thick As A Brick"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 153 BPM.
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