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We (C)skipped the light fan (Am)dan go,
though in cart wheels ’cross the (Dm7)floor;
I was (G)feel ing kind of (G7)sea ing sick,
the (C)crowd called out for more.
say ing, room was hum ming hard er
as the (G)ceil ing flew a (Em)way.
When we (C)called out for an (Am)oth
er (Em)drink
that my wait er brought a tray.
(Em)And so it (C6)was
that (Am)lat er
as the (F)mill er told his (Dm7)tale,
that her (G)face at first just (Em)ghost ly
turned a (C)whit er
shade of (C)pale.
She (C)said, “I’m home on (Am)shore leave,”
and the truth we were at (Dm7)sea.
So I (G)took her by the (G7)sea ing glass
and (C)forced her to a gree,
one of “You must be the mer maid
who took (G)Nep tune for a (Em)ride.”
But she (C)smiled at me so (Am)sad
er (Em)ly
they might an ger straight way died.
(Em)And so it (C6)was
that (Am)lat er
as the (F)mill er told his (Dm7)tale,
that her (G)face at first just (Em)ghost ly
turned a (C)whit er
shade of (C)pale.
(C)pale.
(C)pale.
A Whiter Shade Of Pale — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 76 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 Whiter Shade Of Pale”
- Can I play "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" by Procol Harum played in?
- A Whiter Shade Of Pale is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Whiter Shade Of Pale"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" 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 Whiter Shade Of Pale"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Whiter Shade Of Pale"?
- "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" was originally performed by Procol Harum. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "A Whiter Shade Of Pale"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, C, C6, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, G, +1 more.
- Can a complete beginner play "A Whiter Shade Of Pale"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "A Whiter Shade Of Pale"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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