Love, Music and Liar: Play 4′33″ by John Cage

Play 4′33″ by John Cage

By NonPianoMan - 26/08/2021 16:01

Today, after I'd told this girl I’m seeing that I play piano to impress her, it turns out her father is a pianist and has a grand piano in their house. Tonight, I’m supposed to go to her place to play her my "favorite piece." FML

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You deserved it 2 160

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By douchegamer - 03/03/2013 03:38 - New Zealand - Auckland

Today, after an argument with my pianist girlfriend about how bad my favourite song would sound on the piano, she stormed out of the room crying, leaving behind a CD. It was the piano version of the song she'd made for me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 15 146

You deserved it 78 938

By betterpianist - 29/11/2016 21:04 - United States

Today, the girl I've liked for over a year, broke up with me after just 2 weeks of dating, all because I'm a better pianist then her. I've been playing since I was 8. She's been playing for 6 months. FML

I agree, your life sucks 11 451

You deserved it 759

By Anonymous - 30/07/2013 06:52 - United States - Crystal Lake

Today, I was at a piano lesson playing a song I had worked very hard to make perfect. Halfway through, my teacher abruptly stops me and asks, "Did you notice that I rearranged the furniture?" FML

I agree, your life sucks 46 883

You deserved it 3 829

By pianonerd - 15/09/2009 06:16 - Canada

Today, my piano teacher told me that she "forgot" to inform me that she volunteered me to play a 5 page song in a recital in front of 300 people that's happening next week. FML

I agree, your life sucks 40 942

You deserved it 3 354

By pianokiller - 09/05/2009 04:54 - United States

Today, my boyfriend took me to his grandfather's funeral. At the reception, his family members insist on hearing me play piano. After getting positive reactions, I dive into one of my favorites, Rustle of Spring. In 2 seconds everyone bursts into tears. That was Papa's favorite too. FML

I agree, your life sucks 59 282

You deserved it 4 520

Ed Shitren

By tommy - 20/12/2011 22:41 - United States

Today, after spending months learning how to play the guitar and memorizing the music to my girlfriend's all-time favorite song, I performed it for her. Her response? "Well, you kind of ruined that song for me now." FML

I agree, your life sucks 36 018

You deserved it 5 606

Bad omen or what?

By Chipper - 09/06/2009 00:14 - United States

Today, I was playing piano for a wedding rehearsal. Bored, I decided to pass the time playing through a book of music I found in the piano bench. Some time later the bride turned to me and screamed at me to stop. I had turned the page and had begun to play "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off." FML

I agree, your life sucks 13 163

You deserved it 51 511

By Ryanissaur - 19/10/2009 05:34 - Australia

Today, being a music student, a professional orchestra performed a symphony that I wrote and dedicated to my girlfriend. It took months to compose and it the first and only time it was ever going to be played. My girlfriend forgot to come. FML

I agree, your life sucks 51 553

You deserved it 3 033

By Piano999 - 21/02/2010 07:41 - United States

Today, I lied to my crush telling him I can play the piano. To 'prove' it, I recorded a video on my phone of a girl playing a beautiful piece. After I sent it, I realized my mouse cursor was in the center of the page the entire time. FML

I agree, your life sucks 5 395

You deserved it 62 230

By mitochondriaisthepowerhouseofthecell - 27/12/2018 02:00

Today, I had my final piano performance. There is a guy in my class who constantly tells me I suck at piano, so I was looking forward to watching him play badly since he never practices. Instead, he played the most beautiful music that would make Mozart weep. He got a standing ovation. FML

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You deserved it 748

Hempseed 26

Thursday 26 August 2021 16:19

An an actual pianist/keyboardist, any sentence that begins with "I tried to impress..." is an automatic YDI for me. You sure as shit played, alright. Played yourself.

RichardPencil 30

Thursday 26 August 2021 16:45

I'm sure she's your "favorite piece", and her dad would not be impressed if your played her on his grand piano.

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Hempseed 26

Thursday 26 August 2021 16:19

An an actual pianist/keyboardist, any sentence that begins with "I tried to impress..." is an automatic YDI for me. You sure as shit played, alright. Played yourself.

RichardPencil 30

Thursday 26 August 2021 16:45

I'm sure she's your "favorite piece", and her dad would not be impressed if your played her on his grand piano.

Plop 17

Thursday 26 August 2021 21:59

So.... you're expecting us to feel sorry for you because you're a lying, thirsty piece of shit?

Aiden89 23

Friday 27 August 2021 0:13

Play chop sticks

raven_of_azarath 34

Friday 27 August 2021 11:28

Or the melody of Heart and Soul.

sirrubberduckie 35

Friday 27 August 2021 4:22

You have two options: either come clean, or smash both of your hands with a hammer until they're horribly broken. The second option comes with the bonus that you'll have to slowly "relearn" how to play when your hands are healed. Sounds like a real opportunity for personal growth to me!