Lyrics
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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Turning Tables" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- 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.