A Winter's Tale

by Queen
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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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 F, 84 BPM.

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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 Queen played in?
A Winter's Tale is arranged in the key of F 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 84 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 Queen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Queen can I play here?
Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". 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.