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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Bernadette" by The Four Tops in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Bernadette”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Bernadette"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Bernadette" by The Four Tops played in?
- Bernadette 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 "Bernadette"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bernadette" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Bernadette"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bernadette"?
- "Bernadette" was originally performed by The Four Tops. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bernadette"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, B, Bm, C, D, D7, E, +2 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Bernadette" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 110 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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