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Ev ’ry thing went wrong,
(C7)and the whole day long
I’d (Gm7)feel
so
(F)blue.
For the long est while
(C7)I’d for get to smile.
Then (Gm7)I
met
(F)you.
(Am)Now that my (F7)blue days have (E7)passed,
now that I’ve found you at (Am)last.
(F)I’ll be lov ing you,
al ways
(C7)with a love that’s true,
(F)al ways.
When the things you’ve planned
(A)need a help ing hand,
(E7)I will un der stand,
(A)al ways, (C7)al ways.
(F)Days may not be fair,
(F7)al ways.
(D7)That’s when I’ll be there,
(Gm)al ways,
(Bb6)not for just an (G)hour,
(F)not for just a (G9)day,
(C7)not for just a year, but (F)al ways.
(F)I’ll be lov ing you,
al ways
(C7)with a love that’s true,
(F)al ways.
When the things you’ve planned
(A)need a help ing hand,
(E7)I will un der stand,
(A)al ways, (C7)al ways.
(F)Days may not be fair,
(F7)al ways.
(D7)That’s when I’ll be there,
(Gm)al ways,
(Bb6)not for just an (G)hour,
(F)not for just a (G9)day,
(C7)not for just a year, but (F)al ways.
(F)al ways.
Always — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Always" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 110 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 “Always”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Always" 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. "Always" is in Bb.
- What key is "Always" by Billie Holiday played in?
- Always 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 "Always"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Always" 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 "Always"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Always"?
- "Always" was originally performed by Billie Holiday. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Always"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Am, Bb6, C7, D7, E7, Eb7, F, +6 more.
- What other songs by Billie Holiday can I play here?
- Try "GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE", "CRAZY HE CALLS ME", "NOW OR NEVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Always" 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. "Always" is in the key of Bb at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Always"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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