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In the (E)year of thir ty nine as sem bled here the vol un teers, the in the (D)days (A)when lands were few,
here the (F#m)ship sailed out in to the (D)blue and sun ny morn,
though the sweet est (E)sight ev er (A)seen.
And the (E)night is fol lowed and day.
grey, And the (F#dim)sto ry tell ers say
That the (F#m)score brave (C#7)souls (F#m)in side.
Oh, For (A)man y a lone ly day
sailed a (E)cross the milk y seas, Your Ne’er looked (F#m)back, (D)nev er feared,
(D)nev er cried.
Don’t you (A)hear my call
though you’re (D)man y years a way.
Don’t you hear me call ing (E)you?
Write your (A)let ters (C#7)in the (F#m)sand (A)for the day I (A)take your (Bm)hand, (E)In the (A)land (D)that our (E)grand chil dren (A)knew.
In the (E)year of thri ty nine as came a ship in from the blue, the vol un (D)teers (A)came home that day,
and they (F#m)bring good news in of a (D)world so new ly born,
though their hearts so (E)heav i ly (A)weigh.
For the (E)night is fol lowed and day.
grey, lit tle (F#dim)dar lin’, we’ll a way.
But my (F#m)love, this (C#7)can (F#m)not be,
Oh, so (A)man y a years have gone,
though I’m (E)old er but a year, Your moth er’s (F#m)eyes (D)from your eyes
(D)cry to me.
Don’t you (A)hear my call
though you’re (D)man y years a way.
Don’t you hear me call ing (E)you?
Write your (A)let ters (C#7)in the (F#m)sand (A)for the day I (A)take your (Bm)hand, (E)In the (A)land (D)that our (E)grand chil dren (A)knew.
In the (A)land (D)that our (E)grand chil dren (A)knew.
Don’t you
All your (A)let ters (C#7)in the (F#m)sand (A)can not (D)heal me (A)like your (Bm)hand, for my (F#m)life still a (E)head,
pit y (A)me.
'39 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"'39" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 120 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 “'39”
- Why does "'39" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "'39".
- What key is "'39" by Queen played in?
- '39 is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "'39"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "'39" 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 "'39"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "'39"?
- "'39" was originally performed by Queen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "'39"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm, C#7, D, E, F#dim, F#m.
- What other songs by Queen can I play here?
- Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "'39"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "'39".
- Can I see all the notes in "'39"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 120 BPM.