Other arrangements of Tom Sawyer
Pick a learning view.
A mod ern day war ri or, mean, mean stride.
To day’s Tom Saw yer, mean, mean pride.
Though his mind is not for rent
don’t put him down as ar ro gant.
His re serve, a qui et de fense,
he rid ing out the day’s e vents:
the riv er.
What you say a bout his com pa ny is what you say a bout so ci e ty.
Catch the mist, ness, catch the myth, catch the mys t’ry, catch the drift.
(B5)The world is, the world is.
(A5)Love and (Gsus2)life are (B5)deep,
(A5)may be as his (Gsus2)skies
(A5)are
(E5)wide.
To day’s Tom Saw yer, he gets high on you.
And the space he in vades, he gets by on you.
Ex it the war ri or.
To day’s Tom Saw yer, he gets high on you.
And the en er gy you trade he gets right on to the fric tion of the day.
Tom Sawyer — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Tom Sawyer" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 136 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 “Tom Sawyer”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Tom Sawyer" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Tom Sawyer" is in E.
- What key is "Tom Sawyer" by Rush played in?
- Tom Sawyer is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tom Sawyer"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Tom Sawyer" 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 "Tom Sawyer"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Tom Sawyer"?
- "Tom Sawyer" was originally performed by Rush. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Tom Sawyer"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Apow, Bpow, Bsus2, C, D, Dsus4, E, Epow, +2 more.
- Does "Tom Sawyer" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Tom Sawyer" is in the key of E at 136 BPM.
- What chords are in "Tom Sawyer"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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