A Winter's Tale

by David Essex
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The (F)nights are (C)cold (F)er (Bb)now,

a (Am)may be I should close the door,

and an y way the (F)snow has (C7)cov ered all your (Dm)foot steps

and (Bb)I can fol low you no more.

The (F)fire still (C)burns (F)at (Bb)night,

my (Am)mem o ries are warm and clear;

but ev ’ry bo dy (F)knows it’s (C7)hard to be a (Bb)lone at this (C)time (C7)of (F)year.

It was (F)on ly a win ter’s tale,

(F)just an oth er (Gm)win ter’s (F)tale,

and (F)why should the (Bb)world (F)take (Bb)no tice of (F)one more love that’s (C)failed?

It’s a (F)love that can nev er be,

though it (F)meant a lot to (Gm)you and (F)me,

on a (Fsus4)world (F)wide scale we’re (C)just an oth er win (C7)ter’s (F)tale.

(F)While I (C)stand (F)a (Bb)lone,

a (Am)bell is ring ing far a way;

I won der if you (F)hear, I (C7)won der if you’re (Dm)list ’ning,

I (Bb)won der where you are to day.

Good (F)luck!

I (C)wish (F)you (Bb)well,

for (Am)all that wish es may be worth;

I hope that love and (F)strength are (C7)with you for the (Bb)length of your (C)time (C7)on (F)earth.

It was (F)on ly a win ter’s tale,

(F)just an oth er (Gm)win ter’s (F)tale,

and (F)why should the (Bb)world (F)take (Bb)no tice of (F)one more love that’s (C)failed?

It’s a (F)love that can nev er be,

though it (F)meant a lot to (Gm)you and (F)me,

on a (Fsus4)world (F)wide scale we’re (C)just an oth er win (C7)ter’s (F)tale.

(Eb)tale.

(C)It (C7)was (Fsus4)world (F)wide scale, we’re (C)just an oth er win (C7)ter’s (F)tale.

A Winter's Tale — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "A Winter's Tale" 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 Bb, 120 BPM.

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

About “A Winter's Tale

Can I play "A Winter's Tale" 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 Winter's Tale" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "A Winter's Tale" by David Essex played in?
A Winter's Tale 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 Winter's Tale"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Winter's Tale" 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 Winter's Tale"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Winter's Tale"?
"A Winter's Tale" was originally performed by David Essex. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Winter's Tale"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Dm, Eb, F, Fsus4, +1 more.
What other songs by David Essex can I play here?
Try "ROCK ON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "A Winter's Tale"?
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 Winter's Tale" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "A Winter's Tale"?
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 Winter's Tale" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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