Other arrangements of Vultures
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Vultures" by John Mayer: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 100 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 “Vultures”
- What key is "Vultures" by John Mayer played in?
- Vultures is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Vultures"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Vultures" 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 "Vultures"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Vultures"?
- "Vultures" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Vultures"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: Amaj9, B6, F#min. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
- Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Vultures" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Vultures" by John Mayer. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Vultures" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Vultures" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.