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(E5)Lights go down, it’s (A)dark, the jun gle is your (E5)head, can’t rule your (A)heart.
A feel ing so much (E5)strong er than a (A)thought, your eyes are wide and through your (E5)soul, it can’t be (A)bought, your mind can wan der.
Hel lo, hel lo.
I’m at a place called (A)Ver ti go.
It’s ev ’ry thing I wish I (D)did n’t know, ex cept you
give me some thing I can feel,
feel.
The (E5)night is full of (A)holes, as bul lets rip the (E5)sky of ink with (A)gold.
They twin kle as the (E5)boys play rock and (A)roll.
They know that they can’t (E5)dance, at least they (A)know...
I can’t stand the (Em7)beats, I’m ask ing for the (A5)check, (G)the girl with crim son (Em7)nails has Je sus ’round her (A7)neck, swing ing to the (Em7)mus ic, swing ing to the (A7)mu sic.
Oh,
oh, (A5)oh.
Check mat ed,
hours of fun,
check mat ed.
Hel lo, hel lo.
We’re at a place called (A)Ver ti go.
Lights go down and (D)all I know is that you
give me some thing I can (E)feel, your love teach ing me how.
Your love is (D)teach ing me how,
how to kneel.
Kneel.
Vertigo — Simple Sheet Music
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"Vertigo" 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 G, 140 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Vertigo”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Vertigo"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Vertigo" by U2 played in?
- Vertigo is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Vertigo"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Vertigo" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Vertigo"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Vertigo"?
- "Vertigo" was originally performed by U2. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by U2 can I play here?
- Try "STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF", "BEAUTIFUL DAY", "BEAUTIFUL DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Vertigo". Key of G, 140 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.