Bernadette

by The Four Tops
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(E)Ber na dette,

peo ple are search in’ for the kind of love that it (D)we pos sess.

But (E)Some go on

search in’ their whole life through and nev er (Am)find the love I’ve (B)found in you.

And when I speak of (Em)you, I see (Am7)en vy in oth er men’s eyes.

And I’m (Em)well a ware of what’s (Am7)on their minds.

you.

They pre tend to be my friend when (D7)all the time

when they they long to per suade you from my side.

They’d (Am7)give the world and all they own for (Am7)just one mo ment (D7)we have known.

(E)Ber na dette,

peo they want you be cause the of the pride that it (D)gives.

pos sess.

But (E)Ber na dette,

search I want you be cause and nev er (Am)I need you to (B)live.

in you.

But while I I of (Em)live I see (Am7)on vy ly to er hold you,

some I’m (Em)oth er men they long (Am7)to con trol you.

But pre how can they con trol you, (D7)Ber na dette,

when they can not con trol them selves, from na dette,

from (Am7)give the world and all they own for (Am7)just one mo ment (D7)we have known.

(Am7)want ing you, (Bm)need ing you, but, dar ling, (D7)you be long to me.

I’ll (D)tell the world

you be long to me.

I’ll (B)tell the world you’re the soul of (E)me.

I’ll (D)tell the world you’re a part of (C)me,

Ber na dette.

(G)In

your arms I (C)find the kind of peace of (Em)mind the world is search ing (B)for.

But (G)you,

you give me the (C)joy this heart of mine has (Em)al ways been long ing (B)for.

In you I (Em)have what (Am7)oth er men long (Am7)for.

All (Em)men need some one to (Am7)wor ship and a (Am7)dore.

That’s why I (G)treas ure you and (Am7)place you high a bove.

For the on ly (G)joy in life is to be (D7)loved.

So what (Bm)ev er you do, (Am7)Ber na dette, keep on (E)lov ing me.

(D)Ber na dette,

keep on (C)need ing me.

(B)Ber na dette.

Ber na dette.

(E)Ber na dette,

you’re the (D)soul of me,

more than a (C)dream.

You’re a (B)prayer to me.

(E)Ber na dette,

you mean (D)more to me

than a wom (C)an

was ever (B)meant to be.

(B)prayer to me.

Bernadette by The Four Tops

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Bernadette

What key is "Bernadette" in?
"Bernadette" by The Four Tops is in the key of G with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Bernadette" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Bernadette" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Bernadette"?
This arrangement of "Bernadette" uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, B, Bm, C, D, D7, E, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Bernadette" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by The Four Tops can I play here?
Try "AIN'T NO WOMAN", "STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF LOVE", "BABY I NEED YOUR LOVIN'". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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