Tuesday Heartbreak

by Michael McDonald
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Lyrics

Tues day heart break,

seem to be un fair,

’cause you say

that you found her an (Bb7sus)oth er man.

I’ll Tues day break (Fm7)up,

guess you just don’t care

’cause you found

(Gb13)you an (Fm7)oth er, an oth er (Ebmaj9)man.

Well, I wan na (Ebmaj9)be with you when you’re all a lone.

I wan na (Ebsus2)be with you when you feel you don’t.

You got an (CN.C.)oth er man, ba by, oh, (Bb7sus)a ba by.

Ba by, It’s all right.

Oh, I (Ab7)wan na (Ebmaj9)be with you ’til the night time comes.

I wan na (Ebsus2)stay with you ’til the day time comes.

I wan na (CN.C.)stay, ba by, nev er go (Bb7sus)a way.

Ba by, it’s all (Ebmaj9)right.

Tues day heart break,

seem to be a drag

when you know

that you love her es (Bb7sus)pe cial ly.

I’ll catch you, ba (Fm7)by,

catch you in my dreams;

may be then

(Gb13)I could (Fm7)see you all oth the (Ebmaj9)time.

Well, I wan na (Ebmaj9)be with you when the night time comes.

I wan na (Ebsus2)be with you ’til the day time once.

I wan na (CN.C.)stay er and nev er go (Bb7sus)a way.

by.

Ba by, it’s all right.

Oh, I (Ab7)wan na (Ebmaj9)stay with you ’til the life time’s gone.

I wan na (Ebsus2)be with you ’til the morn ing once.

I wan na (CN.C.)stay, ba by, nev er go (Bb7sus)a way.

Ba by, it’s all (Ebmaj9)right.

(CN.C.)stay, oh, ba by, ba (Bb7sus)by, ba by, ba by.

Ba by, (Ebmaj9)it’s all right.

Tuesday Heartbreak — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Tuesday Heartbreak" 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 Eb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Tuesday Heartbreak”

Why does "Tuesday Heartbreak" 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 "Tuesday Heartbreak".
What key is "Tuesday Heartbreak" by Michael McDonald played in?
Tuesday Heartbreak is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tuesday Heartbreak"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tuesday Heartbreak" 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 "Tuesday Heartbreak"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tuesday Heartbreak"?
"Tuesday Heartbreak" was originally performed by Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tuesday Heartbreak"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab7, Abm7, Bb7, C, Db7, Ebmaj9, Ebsus2, Emaj9, +3 more.
What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Tuesday Heartbreak"?
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 "Tuesday Heartbreak".
Can I see all the notes in "Tuesday Heartbreak"?
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 Eb at 100 BPM.