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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Thick As A Brick" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Thick As A Brick"?
- 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 "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 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 "Thick As A Brick". Key of Bb, 153 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.
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