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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Anticipation" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Anticipation" 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. "Anticipation" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Anticipation" 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. "Anticipation" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Anticipation"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.