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A lone ly moth er gaz ing out of her win dow star ing (Dbmaj7)at a son that she just can’t (Ab)touch.
If at (Bb)an y (Eb)time he’s in a jam she’ll (Bb)be by his side, but he does n’t (Dbmaj7)re al ize he hurts her so (Ab)much.
to me.”
But all the pray ing just (Bb)ain’t help ing at all, ’cause he can’t (Dbmaj7)seem to keep his self out of (Ab)trou ble.
So, he goes out (Ebmaj7)and he makes his mon ey the (Bb)best way he knows how, an oth er (Dbmaj7)bod y lay ing cold in the (Ab)gut ter.
Lis ten to me.
(Eb)Don’t go chas ing (Bb)wa ter falls.
Please stick to the (Dbmaj7)riv ers and the lakes that you’re (Ab)used to.
I know that you’re (Eb)gon na have it your way or (Bb)noth ing at all, but I think you’re (Dbmaj7)mov ing too fast.
A Lit tle pre cious has a nat ’ral ob ses sion for temp (Dbmaj7)ta tion, but he just can’t can’t (Ab)see.
If at (Bb)an y (Eb)She gives him lov ing that (Bb)his bod y can’t han dle, but all (Dbmaj7)he can say is, “Ba by, it’s (Ab)good to me.”
One day he goes and takes (Bb)a glimpse in the mir ror, but he (Dbmaj7)does n’t rec og nize his own (Ab)face.
ble.
So, he goes out (Ebmaj7)and His health is fad ing and (Bb)he does n’t know why.
Three let ters (Dbmaj7)took him to his fi nal rest (Ab)ing place.
Y’all don’t hear me.
(Eb)Don’t go chas ing (Bb)wa ter falls.
Please stick to the (Dbmaj7)riv ers and the lakes that you’re (Ab)used to.
I know that you’re (Eb)gon na have it your way or (Bb)noth ing at all, but I think you’re (Dbmaj7)mov ing too fast.
Come on.
(Eb)Don’t go chas ing (Bb)wa ter falls.
Please stick to the (Dbmaj7)riv ers and the lakes that you’re (Ab)used to.
I know that you’re (Eb)gon na have it your way or (Bb)noth ing at all, but I think you’re (Dbmaj7)mov ing too fast.
(Eb)Don’t go chas ing (Bb)wa ter falls.
Please stick to the (Dbmaj7)riv ers and the lakes that you’re (Ab)used to.
I know that you’re (Eb)gon na have it your way or (Bb)noth ing at all, but I think you’re (Dbmaj7)mov ing too fast.
Waterfalls — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Waterfalls" by TLC in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Ab. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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 “Waterfalls”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Waterfalls"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Ab. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Waterfalls" by TLC played in?
- Waterfalls is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Waterfalls"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Waterfalls" 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 "Waterfalls"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Waterfalls"?
- "Waterfalls" was originally performed by TLC. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Waterfalls"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Dbmaj7, Dbmaj9, Eb, Ebmaj7.
- What other songs by TLC can I play here?
- Try "NO SCRUBS", "Waterfalls". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Waterfalls" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Ab, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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