The (F)nights are cold er (Bb)now,
(Am)may be I should close the (Bb)door,
and an y way the (C7)snow has cov ered all your (Dm)foot steps
and (Bb)I can fol low you no (C)more.
The (F)fire still burns at (Bb)night,
my (Am)mem or ies are warm and (Bb)clear;
but ev ’ry bod y (C7)knows it’s hard to be a (C7)lone at this time of (F)year.
It was on ly a win ter’s (C7)tale,
(F)just an oth er (Gm)win (F)ter’s (Bb)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 (C7)be,
(C7)though it (F)meant a lot to (Gm)you (F)and (Bb)me;
on a (Fsus4)world (F)wide scale (Bb)we’re (C7)just an oth er win ter’s (F)tale.
A Winter's Tale by Queen
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 84 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “A Winter's Tale”
- What key is "A Winter's Tale" in?
- "A Winter's Tale" by Queen is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "A Winter's Tale" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "A Winter's Tale" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "A Winter's Tale" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Queen can I play here?
- Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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