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My Sweet Lady

· by John Denver

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Lyrics

(Dmaj7)La dy,

are you (Em)cry ing,

do the (D)tears be (Dmaj7)long to (G)me?

Did you (D)think our (Dmaj7)time to (D)geth er

was all (Em)gone?

(Dmaj7)La dy,

you’ve been (Em)dream ing

I’m as (D)close as (Dmaj7)I can (G)be

and I (Dmaj7)swear to you

our (Em)time has (A)just be (D)gun.

(G)Close your eyes

and rest your wear y (D)mind.

I (G)prom ise

I will (A)stay right here be (D)side you.

To (G)day our loves were (A)joined,

be came en (D)twined.

I (Bm)wish

that you could (Bm7)know

how much I (Em)love

(A)you.

(Dmaj7)La dy,

are you (Em)hap py,

do you (D)feel the (Dmaj7)way I (G)do

are there (D)mean ings (Dmaj7)that you’ve (D)nev er

seen be (Em)fore?

(Dmaj7)La dy,

my sweet (Em)la dy

I just (D)can’t be (Dmaj7)lieve it’s (G)true

and it’s (Dmaj7)like I’ve nev er (Em)ev er (A)loved be (D)fore.

(G)Close your eyes

and rest your wear y (D)mind.

I (G)prom ise

I will (A)stay right here be (D)side you.

To (G)day our loves were (A)joined,

be came en (D)twined.

I (Bm)wish

that you could (Bm7)know

how much I (Em)love

(A)you.

(A)you.

(D)gun.

My Sweet Lady by John Denver — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Sweet Lady” by John Denver in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "My Sweet Lady" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "My Sweet Lady"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "My Sweet Lady" use?: Just 10 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, D7, Dmaj7, Em, F#m, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Denver songs work for kids?: Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.