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I (C)learned the (C)truth at (Cmaj7)sev en (C6)teen, that (Dm11)love (Dm7)was meant for (A)beau ty (Dm7)queens
and (G7)high school girls with clear skinned smiles
who (C)mar ried young and (Cmaj7)then re (C6)tired.
It The (C)val en (C)tines I (Cmaj7)nev er (C6)knew,
the (Dm11)Fri (Dm7)day night (A)cha rades of (Dm7)youth
were (G7)spent on one more beau ti ful,
at (C)sev en (C)teen, I (Cmaj7)learned the (C)truth.
We And (Eb)those of us with rav aged fac es,
lack ing in the so cial grac es, in (Cm7)des p’rate ly re mained at home in (Cm7)vent ing lov ers on the phone who (Ab)called to say, “Come dance with me,” and (Cm7)mur mured vague ob scen i ties.
It is n’t all it seems
at (G7)sev en teen.
A (C)brown eyed (C)girl in (Cmaj7)hand me (C6)downs whose (Dm11)name (Dm7)I nev er (A)could pro (Dm7)nounce said, (G7)“Pit y, please, the ones who serve.
They (C)on ly get what (Cmaj7)they de (C6)serve.
It The (C)rich re (C)la tioned (Cmaj7)home town (C6)queen The (Dm11)mar (Dm7)ries in (A)to what she (Dm7)needs, a (G7)guar an tee of com pa ny and (C)ha ven (C)for the (Cmaj7)el der (C)ly.”
We Re (Eb)mem ber those who win the game, to
lose the love they sought to gain es, in (Cm7)de ben tures of qual i ty and (Cm7)du bi ous in teg ri ty.
Their (Ab)small town eyes will gape at you in (Cm7)dull sur prise ob when ment due
ex ceeds ac counts re ceived
at (G7)sev en teen.
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At Seventeen — Simple Sheet Music
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"At Seventeen" 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 C, 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 “At Seventeen”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "At Seventeen"?
- 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 "At Seventeen" by Janis Ian played in?
- At Seventeen is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "At Seventeen"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "At Seventeen" 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 "At Seventeen"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "At Seventeen"?
- "At Seventeen" was originally performed by Janis Ian. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "At Seventeen"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Ab, C, C6, Cm7, Cmaj7, Dm7, Dmin, +3 more.
- What other songs by Janis Ian can I play here?
- Try "JESSE". 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 "At Seventeen". Key of C, 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.
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