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As the black bird (Cm)in the spring, I (F7)’neath the wil low (Bb)tree
sat and piped, I (Cm)heard him sing in (F7)praise of Au ra (Bb)Lee.
Au ra Lee,
(D7)Au ra Lee,
(Ebm6)maid with gold en (Bb)hair,
(Bb)sun shine (G7)came a (C7)long with thee, and (F7)swal lows in the (Bb)air.
Take my heart and (Cm)take my ring, ’twas (F7)give my all to (Bb)thee.
Take me for e (Cm)ter ni ty, in (F7)dear est Au ra (Bb)Lee!
Au ra Lee,
(D7)Au ra Lee,
(Ebm6)maid with gold en (Bb)hair,
(Bb)sun shine (G7)came a (C7)long with thee, and (F7)swal lows in the (Bb)air.
(Bb)air.
(C)Au ra Lee, the (Dm)bird may flee the (Fm)wil low’s gold en (C)hair;
then the win try (Dm)winds may be
(Fm)blow ing ev ’ry (G7)where.
(C)Yet if thy blue (Bm7)eyes I (E7)see,
(Fm6)gloom will soon de (G7)part.
(A7)For to me sweet (D7)Au ra Lee is (G)sun shine to the (C)heart.
(A7)For to me sweet (D7)Au ra Lee is (G)sun shine to the (C)heart.
Aura Lee — Simple Sheet Music
"Aura Lee" 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 Eb, 80 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 “Aura Lee”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Aura Lee"?
- 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 "Aura Lee" by George R. Poulton played in?
- Aura Lee is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Aura Lee"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Aura Lee" 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 "Aura Lee"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Aura Lee"?
- "Aura Lee" was originally performed by George R. Poulton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 "Aura Lee". Key of Eb, 80 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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