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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Afternoon Delight" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Afternoon Delight"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Afternoon Delight". Key of Bb, 120 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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