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I hear the drums (Bm7)ech o in’ to night.
(G)She hears on ly (F)whis pers of some (C)qui et con ver (Cmaj7)sa
(F)tion.
She’s com ing (Bm7)in, twelve thir ty flight.
as (G)Moon lit wings re (F)flect the stars that (C)guide me toward sal (Cmaj7)va pa (F)tion.
I stopped an old man a long the way, sure as (G)hop ing to find some (F)old for got ten (C)words pus or an cient (Cmaj7)mel ren o (F)dies.
He turned to me as if to say,
“Hur ry, boy, it’s (F)wait ing there for you.”
It’s gon na take a (Bb)lot to drag me a way
from you.
There’s noth ing that a (Bb)hun dred men or more could ev er do.
I bless the rains down in Af
ri ca.
Gon na take some (Bb)time to do the (F)things we nev er (Am)had.
The wild dogs (Bm7)cry out in the night,
as (G)they grow rest less, (F)long ing for some (C)sol i tar y (Cmaj7)com pa (F)ny.
I know that I must a do what’s right, sure as (G)Kil i man ja ro (F)ris es like ten (C)words pus a bove the (Cmaj7)Se ren get (F)i.
I seem to cure what’s deep in side,
fright ened of this (F)thing that I’ve be come.
It’s gon na take a (Bb)lot to drag me a way
from you.
There’s noth ing that a (Bb)hun dred men or more could ev er do.
I bless the rains down in Af
ri ca.
Gon na take some (Bb)time to do the (F)things we nev er (Am)had.
Africa — Simple Sheet Music
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"Africa" 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 G, 160 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Africa”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Africa"?
- 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 "Africa" by Toto played in?
- Africa is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Africa"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Africa" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Africa"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Africa"?
- "Africa" was originally performed by Toto. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Toto can I play here?
- Try "Africa", "AFRICA", "Rosanna". 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 "Africa". Key of G, 160 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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