Other arrangements of A Winter's Tale
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
"A Winter's Tale" 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 Bb, 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 “A Winter's Tale”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A Winter's Tale"?
- 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 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.
- 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 Winter's Tale". Key of Bb, 120 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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