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Close e nough to start a war,
all that I have
is on the floor.
God on ly knows what we’re fight ing (Ab)for,
all that I say,
you al ways say more.
I can’t keep up with your (Fm)turn ing ta bles, un der (Ab)your thumb I can’t (Bb)breathe.
So (Cm7)I won’t (Abmaj7)let you (Eb)close e nough to hurt me, no (Cm7)I won’t (Abmaj7)res cue (Eb)you just to de sert me.
I can’t give you
the (Ab)heart you (Eb)think you (Bb)gave me, it’s time to (Fm)say (Eb)good (Ab)bye
to turn ing ta bles,
to turn ing ta bles.
Un der hard est guise I see,
ooh,
where love is lost, your ghost is found.
I braved a hun dred storms to leave you,
as hard as you try, no, I will nev er be knocked down.
turn ing ta bles.
(Cm7)Next time, I’ll be brav er, (Abmaj7)I’ll be my own sav ior (Eb)when
the thun der calls for me.
(Cm7)Next time, I’ll be brav er, (Abmaj7)I’ll be my own sav ior.
(Eb)Stand ing on my own two feet.
(Cm7)I won’t (Abmaj7)let you (Eb)close e nough to hurt me, no (Cm7)I won’t (Abmaj7)res cue (Eb)you to just de sert me.
I can’t give you
the (Ab)heart you (Eb)think you (Bb)gave me, it’s time to (Fm)say (Eb)good (Ab)bye
to turn ing ta bles,
to turn ing ta bles.
Turn ing ta bles,
yeah, yeah.
Turn ing, oh.
Turning Tables — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Turning Tables" by Adele in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Ab. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 79 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 “Turning Tables”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Turning Tables"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Ab. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Turning Tables" by Adele played in?
- Turning Tables is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Turning Tables"?
- The arrangement plays at 79 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Turning Tables" 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 "Turning Tables"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Turning Tables"?
- "Turning Tables" was originally performed by Adele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Turning Tables"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Fm, Fm7, +1 more.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Turning Tables" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Ab, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 79 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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