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Well, I (A)nev er thought I’d (D)make it here in Hol ly wood.
I (A)nev er thought I’d and (D)ev er want to stay, dream.
But (A)what I seem to touch rock and these days an has turned to gold.
Oh, you know the (D)What I seem in’ to want, well you know I’ll find a way.
For me,
it’s the on ly life
that I’ve (A)ev er known.
And (D)love is on ly one
fine star a (A)way.
(D)E ven though the liv in’ is some times laced with lies,
it’s all (D)right.
The feel in’ re mains e ven (E)af ter the glit ter fades.
The (A)lone li ness a (D)one night stand is hard to take.
We (A)all chase some thin’, and (D)may be this is a dream.
The (A)time less face of a rock and roll wom an while her heart breaks.
Oh, you know the (D)dream keeps com in’ e ven you for get to feel.
a way.
For me,
it’s the on ly life
that I’ve (A)ev er known.
And (D)love is on ly one
fine star a (A)way.
(D)E ven though the liv in’ is some times laced with lies,
it’s all (D)right.
The feel in’ re mains e ven (E)af ter the glit ter fades.
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After The Glitter Fades — Piano Lead Sheet
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"After The Glitter Fades" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 80 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to develop your walking bass — your left hand will move stepwise between chord roots, which feels easy at first but gets tricky the moment your right hand joins in.
At 80 BPM you have breathing room, so use it: start hands-separate and really lock in that left-hand pattern until it feels automatic.
You're only working with A, D, E, and E7, and the smoothest move here is E to E7 — you're literally just lifting one finger — so don't overthink it.
The real stumbling point is the D chord transition, where your left hand has to walk a wider interval while your right hand reshapes; loop that two-bar spot slowly until it's boring.
Keep your sustain pedal light, just a half-pedal touch to warm the tone without blurring the bass line.
Once this clicks, you'll have a walking bass foundation you can carry into dozens of other ballads.
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About “After The Glitter Fades”
- Where are the chord symbols for "After The Glitter Fades" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "After The Glitter Fades" is in A.
- What key is "After The Glitter Fades" by Stevie Nicks played in?
- After The Glitter Fades is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "After The Glitter Fades"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "After The Glitter Fades" 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 "After The Glitter Fades"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "After The Glitter Fades"?
- "After The Glitter Fades" was originally performed by Stevie Nicks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "After The Glitter Fades"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, D, E, E7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Stevie Nicks can I play here?
- Try "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST", "HAS ANYONE EVER WRITTEN ANYTHING FOR YOU", "TALK TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "After The Glitter Fades" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "After The Glitter Fades" is in the key of A at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "After The Glitter Fades"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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