Tom Sawyer

by Rush
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Lyrics

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 dis et de fense,

he rid ing out the day’s per 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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Tom Sawyer" by Rush in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

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.

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