Vultures

by John Mayer
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Some of us, we’re hard ly ev er here.

The rest of us, we’re born to dis ap pear.

How do I stop my self from be ing just a num ber?

How will I hold my head to keep from go ing un der?

(Amaj9)Down to the wi re.

I want ed wa ter but I’ll (B69sus4)walk through the fi re.

If this is what it takes to (Amaj9)take me e ven high er, then I’ll come through like I (B69sus4)do when the world keeps test ing me, test ing me, test ing me.

How did they find me here?

What do they want from me?

All of these vul tures hid ing right out side my door,

I hear them whis per ing.

They try’n’ to ride it out.

They’ve nev er gone this long with out a kill be fore.

Wheels up, I got to leave this eve ning.

I can’t seem to shake these vul tures off of my trail.

Pow er is made by pow er be ing tak en.

So I keep on run ning to pro tect my sit u a tion.

(Amaj9)Down to the wi re.

I want ed wa ter but I’ll (B69sus4)walk through the fi re.

If this is what it takes to (Amaj9)take me e ven high er, then I’ll come through like I (B69sus4)do when the world keeps test ing me, test ing me.

(Amaj9)Whoo,

(B69sus4)whoo.

(Amaj9)Whoo,

(B69sus4)whoo.

What you gon na do a bout it?

What you gon na do a bout it?

What you gon na do a bout it?

Vultures by John Mayer

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Vultures

What key is "Vultures" in?
"Vultures" by John Mayer is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Vultures" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Vultures" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Vultures"?
This arrangement of "Vultures" uses 3 chords: Amaj9, B6, F#min. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Vultures" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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