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Gon na (F)find my ba by, gon na hold her tight, gon na (Gm7)grab some af ter noon de light.
My (F)mot to’s al ways been “When it’s right, it’s right.” Why (Gm7)wait un til the mid dle of a cold, dark night when
ev ’ry thing’s a lit tle clear er in the (C7)light of day
(Gm7)and
we know the night is al ways gon na be here (C7)an y way?
(F)out ing this you’s morn ing feel ing so po tite, I look ing (Gm7)thought a fish could not be caught who did n’t bite.
But you (F)got some bait a wait ing and I think I might like the (Gm7)nib bl ing a lit tle af ter noon de light.
ing.
(F)Sky rock ets in flight,
(C)af ter noon de light,
(Gm7)af
ter noon de (F)light,
(Gm7)af
ter noon de (F)light.
Start ed (F)Think ing of you’s work ing up my ap pe tite, I look ing (Gm7)for ward to a lit tle af ter noon de light.
Rub bing (F)sticks and stones to geth er make the sparks ig nite and the (Gm7)thought of rub bing you is get ting so ex cit ing.
(F)Sky rock ets in flight,
(C)af ter noon de light,
(Gm7)af
ter noon de (F)light,
(Gm7)af
ter noon de (F)light.
Start ed
(Gm7)Be
wait ing for me, ba by, when I (C7)come a round.
We
can make a lot of lov ing ’fore the (C7)sun gone down.
(Gm)Af
(C)af ter noon de light,
(CN.C.)af
af ter noon de light.
Afternoon Delight — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Afternoon Delight" 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 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 “Afternoon Delight”
- Can I play "Afternoon Delight" 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 "Afternoon Delight" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Afternoon Delight" by Starland Vocal Band played in?
- Afternoon Delight 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 "Afternoon Delight"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Afternoon Delight" 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 "Afternoon Delight"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Afternoon Delight"?
- "Afternoon Delight" was originally performed by Starland Vocal Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Afternoon Delight"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A7, Am, Bb, C, C7, Dm, F, Gm, +1 more.
- Can a complete beginner play "Afternoon Delight"?
- 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. "Afternoon Delight" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Afternoon Delight"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Afternoon Delight" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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