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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Anticipation" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Anticipation"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Anticipation". Key of D, 100 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.