A Whiter Shade Of Pale

by Sarah Brightman
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We (F)skipped the light fan dan go,

turned (Bb)cart wheels ’cross (Gm)the floor.

I was (C)feel ing kind (Am)of sea sick,

but the (F)crowd called out (Dm)for more.

The room was hum ming hard er

as the (C)ceil ing flew a (Am)way.

When we (C)called out for an (Dm)oth er drink,

the wait er brought a tray.

(C)And so it (F)was

that lat

er,

as the (Bb)mill er told his tale,

that her (C)face, at first just ghost ly,

turned a whit er

shade of pale.

She (F)said there is no rea son,

and the (Bb)truth is plain to see.

But I (C)wan dered through my play (Am)ing cards

and (F)would not let her be

one of (Bb)six teen ves tal (Gm7)vir gins

who were (C)leav ing for the coast.

And al (C)though my eyes were (Dm)o

pen,

they might (Bb)just as well’ve been closed.

(C)And so it

A Whiter Shade Of Pale — Piano Lead Sheet

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"A Whiter Shade Of Pale" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “A Whiter Shade Of Pale

Where are the chord symbols for "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" is in Bb.
What key is "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" by Sarah Brightman played in?
A Whiter Shade Of Pale is arranged in the key of Bb 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 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" 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 "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 Sarah Brightman. 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, Bb, C, C7, Csus4, Dm, F, Gm, +1 more.
Does "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "A Whiter Shade Of Pale"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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