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In this world there’s a whole lot of trou ble, ba by; in this world there’s a whole lot of pain.
In this world there’s a whole lot of trou ble, but a whole lot of ground to gain.
Why take when you could be giv ing?
Why watch as the world goes by?
It’s a hard e nough life to be liv ing.
Why
walk when you can fly?
(F#)In this (B)world there’s a (E)whole lot of sor row; (F#)in this world there’s a (E)whole lot of shame.
(F#)In this world there’s a (E)whole lot of sor row and a (G#m)whole lot of ground to (E)gain.
When you spend your whole life (B)wish ing,
ris ing (C#m)want ing and (B)won der ing (E)why,
it’s a (B)long e nough the life to be (E)liv ing.
Why
(G#m)walk when you can fly?
(E)fly
(F#)high?
(F#)high?
Why Walk When You Can Fly — Simple Sheet Music
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"Why Walk When You Can Fly" 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 B, 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 “Why Walk When You Can Fly”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Why Walk When You Can Fly"?
- 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 "Why Walk When You Can Fly" by Mary Chapin Carpenter played in?
- Why Walk When You Can Fly is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Why Walk When You Can Fly"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Why Walk When You Can Fly" 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 "Why Walk When You Can Fly"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Why Walk When You Can Fly"?
- "Why Walk When You Can Fly" was originally performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Why Walk When You Can Fly"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: B, C, C#m, E, F#, G#m.
- What other songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter can I play here?
- Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "SHUT UP AND KISS ME", "CLOSER AND CLOSER APART". 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 "Why Walk When You Can Fly". Key of B, 100 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.