Other arrangements of '39
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "'39" by Queen in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "'39" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "'39" with hands-separate practice in A at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "'39"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "'39" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "'39"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "'39" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.