Beauty And The Beast

by Alan Menken
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Lyrics

Tale as old as (D7sus4)time,

true as it can (D7sus4)be.

Bare ly ev en (Bm)friends,

then some bod y (C)bends

un ex pec ted (D7sus4)ly.

Just a lit tle (D7sus4)change.

Small, to say the (Dm7)least.

(G7)Both a lit tle (C)scared,

neith er (G)one pre (D13)pared.

Beau ty and the (G)Beast.

Beauty And The Beast β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Beauty And The Beast" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 80 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a lovely way to develop smooth chord transitions in your left hand β€” you'll move through nine different chords, but the walking bass pattern gives you a steady, predictable rhythm to anchor against, so lean into that consistency.

At 80 BPM you have breathing room, but watch the shift from Dsus4 to D7: that suspension wants to resolve cleanly, so practice lifting just the one finger rather than reshaping your whole hand.

The Am7-to-D7 movement comes up often and is worth drilling on its own until it feels automatic.

I'd suggest learning hands separately first, getting the walking bass comfortable before layering in the melody.

Once you put them together, keep your tempo honest β€” no speeding up during easy stretches.

Use light pedal to connect the longer melodic phrases, but change it with each new bass note so things don't blur.

This piece will genuinely solidify your ability to voice seventh chords smoothly, a skill you'll use in everything from jazz to pop ballads going forward.

About β€œBeauty And The Beast”

Where are the chord symbols for "Beauty And The Beast" 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. "Beauty And The Beast" is in G.
What key is "Beauty And The Beast" by Alan Menken played in?
Beauty And The Beast is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Beauty And The Beast"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Beauty And The Beast" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Beauty And The Beast"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Beauty And The Beast"?
"Beauty And The Beast" was originally performed by Alan Menken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Beauty And The Beast"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, Bm, C, D7, Ddom, Dm7, Dsus4, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Beauty And The Beast" 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. "Beauty And The Beast" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "Beauty And The Beast"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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