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you
can (G)nev er know a bout the (D)days er.
to come,
I’m no And but right
we think a bout them an y (Em7)way.
And I won der
I re (G)if I’m real ly with you now,
or I just (G)chas ing ing af ter some (Em7)fin to night er day.
An tic i pa tion,
an tic i pa tion is (Em7)mak ing me (A)late,
is (Em7)keep ing me (A)wait
ing.
And I tell (D)We row
how (G)eas not y it feels to (D)be er.
with you.
I’m no And how et,
your arms a feel them a round (Em7)me.
But I’ll I, der
and re (G)hearsed those words just late last night,
or I and (G)stay ing a bout ter how (Em7)right to night might be.
An tic i pa tion,
an tic i pa
tion is (Em7)mak ing me (A)late,
is (Em7)keep ing me (A)wait
ing.
And I tell to mor (Em7)these are the (A)good old days.
(Dmaj7)These (Em)are the (D)good old days.
And (G)stay right here, ’cause (Em7)these are the (A)good old days.
(Dmaj7)These (Em)are the (D)good old days.
(Dmaj7)These (Em)are the (D)good old days.
(Dmaj7)These (Em)are the (D)good old days.
(Dmaj7)These (G6)are
(CN.C.)the good old days.
Anticipation — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Anticipation" 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 D, 100 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 “Anticipation”
- Can I play "Anticipation" 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 "Anticipation" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Anticipation" by Carly Simon played in?
- Anticipation is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Anticipation"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Anticipation" 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 "Anticipation"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Anticipation"?
- "Anticipation" was originally performed by Carly Simon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Anticipation"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Asus4, C, D, D7, Dmaj7, Em, Em7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Carly Simon can I play here?
- Try "HAVEN'T GOT TIME FOR THE PAIN", "LET THE RIVER RUN", "SHOULDER TO SHOULDER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Anticipation"?
- 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. "Anticipation" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Anticipation"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Anticipation" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.