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I’ve been so man y plac es
in my (C#)life and time.
I’ve sung a lot of songs; I’ve made some bad rhyme.
I’ve (Bb)act ed out my love in stag es
with (Gm7)ten thou sand peo ple watch ing.
But we’re a lone (Am7)now and I’m sing ing (Bb)this song to you.
I know your im age of me is (F)what I hope to be.
I treat ed you un kind ly but, dar (B)ling,
can’t you see
there’s (Bb)no one more im por tant to me?
Dar ling, can’t you please see through me,
’cause we’re a lone (F)now and I’m sing ing (Bb)this song to you.
You (Dm)taught me pre cious (F)se crets of the truth, with hold ing noth ing.
You came out in front and I was hid ing.
But now I’m so much (F)bet ter.
And (F6)if my words don’t come to geth er,
lis ten to the mel o dy ’cause my love’s in there hid (C7sus4)ing.
I love you in a place where there’s no (C#)space and time.
I love you, for in my life you are a friend of mine.
And when my life is o ver,
re (Gm7)mem ber when we were to geth er.
We were a lone (Am7)and I was sing ing (Bb)this song to you.
(Bb)this song to you.
We were a lone (Am7)and I was sing ing (Bb)this song to you.
We were a lone (Am7)and I was sing ing (Eb)my song,
sing ing this song for you.
A Song For You — Simple Sheet Music
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"A Song For You" 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “A Song For You”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A Song For You"?
- 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 "A Song For You" by Leon Russell played in?
- A Song For You is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Song For You"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Song For You" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "A Song For You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Song For You"?
- "A Song For You" was originally performed by Leon Russell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Leon Russell can I play here?
- Try "The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen", "LADY BLUE", "Hummingbird". 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 "A Song For You". Key of G, 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.
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