Tired

by Adele
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Lyrics

(C)Hold my hand while you (Em)cut me down.

It had (Am)on ly just be gun, but now it’s o ver now.

And you’re (C)in the heat of mo ments with your (Em7)heart play ing up cold.

(Am)I’m be tween the mid dle watch ing (Em)hast i ness un fold.

On (C)my eyes you were smil ing in the (Em)spot light, danc ing with the night when (Am)I

fell off your (E)mind.

I’m (Fmaj7)tired of try ing; your (C)teas ing ain’t e (Am)nough.

Fed up of (Fmaj7)buy ing your time when I (C)don’t get noth ing (Am)back.

And for what?

And for what?

And for what?

When I (E)don’t get noth ing (E7)back.

Oi, I’m (C)tired.

(C)Where’d you go when you (Em)stayed be hind?

I looked (Am)up and in side, down and out side, (Em)on ly to find a (C)dou ble talk ing punch ing heart ache (Em)laugh ing at my smile.

I (Am)get clos er and you ob vi ous ly pre fer her.

I’m (Fmaj7)tired of try ing; your (C)teas ing ain’t e (Am)nough.

Fed up of (Fmaj7)buy ing your time when I (C)don’t get noth ing (Am)back.

And for what?

And for what?

And for what?

When I (E)don’t get noth ing (E7)back.

Oi, I’m (Fmaj7)tired of try ing; your (C)teas ing ain’t e (Am)nough.

Fed up of (Fmaj7)buy ing your time when I (C)don’t get noth ing (Am)back.

And for what?

And for what?

And for what?

When I (E)don’t get noth ing (E7)back.

Oi, I’m (C)tired.

(C)Nev er mind, said your (Em)o pen arms.

I could n’t (Am)help the leap that tripped me back in (Em)to them.

(CN.C.)E ven though I’m (Fmaj7)tired.

Tired — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Tired" 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 C, 200 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Tired”

Why does "Tired" 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 "Tired".
What key is "Tired" by Adele played in?
Tired 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 "Tired"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tired" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Tired"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tired"?
"Tired" was originally performed by Adele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Adele can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Tired"?
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 "Tired".
Can I see all the notes in "Tired"?
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 C at 200 BPM.