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Close e nough to start a (Bb)war,
all that I have
is on the (Bb)floor.
God on ly knows what we’re fight ing (Bb)for,
all that I say,
you al ways say (Bb)more.
I can’t keep up with your (Gm7)turn ing ta bles; un der (Bb)your thumb, I can’t (C)breathe.
So (Dm7)I won’t (Bb)let you (F)close e nough to (Gm7)hurt me.
No, (Dm7)I won’t (Bbmaj7)res cue (F)you to just de (Gm7)sert me.
I can’t (Dm7)give you
what you (F)think you (Csus)gave (C)me.
It’s time to (Gm)say (F)good (Bb)bye
to turn ing ta bles,
to turn ing ta bles.
Un der haunt ed skies I (Bb)see,
oo,
where love is lost, your ghost is (Bb)found.
I braved a hun dred storms to (Bb)leave you,
as hard as you (Gm7)try, no, I will nev er be knocked (Bbmaj7)down.
turn ing ta bles.
(Dm)Next time, I’ll be brav er, (Bbmaj7)I’ll be my own sav ior (F)when the thun der calls for (Gm)me.
(Dm)Next time, I’ll be brav er, (Bbmaj7)I’ll be my own sav ior, (F)stand ing
on my own two (C)feet.
(Dm7)I won’t (Bb)let you (F)close e nough to (Gm)hurt me.
No, (Dm7)I won’t (Bbmaj7)res cue (F)you to just de (Gm)sert me.
I can’t (Dm7)give you
(Bb)what you (F)think you (Csus)gave (C)me.
It’s time to (Gm)say (F)good (Bb)bye
to turn ing ta bles,
to turn ing ta bles,
turn ing (Dm)ta bles,
yeah, (Bbsus)yeah.
(Gm7)Turn ing, oh.
Turning Tables — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Turning Tables" 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 Bb, 80 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Turning Tables”
- Why does "Turning Tables" 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 "Turning Tables".
- What key is "Turning Tables" by Adele played in?
- Turning Tables is arranged in the key of Bb 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 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Turning Tables" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 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 real sheet music for "Turning Tables"?
- 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 "Turning Tables".
- Can I see all the notes in "Turning Tables"?
- 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 Bb at 80 BPM.


