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 — Simple Sheet Music

"Tired" 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 C, 200 BPM.

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

About “Tired”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Tired"?
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 "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 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 "Tired". Key of C, 200 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.