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And (E)how can words ex (Emaj7)press the feel of (A)sun light in the (E)morn ing, in the (F#m7)hills
a (B7)way from cit y (E)strife.
I need a (F#m7)coun
try (B7)wom an for my (E)wife.
I’m cit y (F#m7)born,
I but (B7)love the coun try (E)spair.
For Hills of for est (Emaj7)green, where the (A)moun tains touch the (E)sky, a dream come (F#m7)true,
I’ll (B7)live there till I (E)die.
I’m ask ing (F#m7)you
to (B7)say my last good (E)bye.
The love we (F#m7)knew
ain’t (B7)worth an oth er (E)try.
(F#m7)Save me
from all the (B7)trou ble and the (E)pain.
I know I’m (A)weak,
but I (Amaj7)can’t (F#m7)face that girl a (B7)gain.
(F#m7)Tell her
the rea son (B7)why I can’t re (E)main.
Per haps she’ll (A)un (Amaj7)der (F#m7)stand, if you tell it to her (B7)plain.
But (E)if she asks you (Emaj7)why, the you can (A)tell her that I (E)told you that I’m (F#m7)tired
of (B7)cas tles in the (E)air.
I’ve got a (F#m7)dream
I (B7)want the world to (E)share and cas tle (F#m7)walls
I just (B7)lead me to de (E)life.
For I will not be (Emaj7)part of the (A)cock tail gen er (E)a tion.
Part ners (F#m7)waltz,
de (B7)void of all ro (E)mance.
The mu sic (F#m7)plays
and (B7)ev ’ry one must (E)dance.
I’m bow ing (F#m7)out,
I (B7)need a sec ond (E)chance.
(F#m7)Save me
from all the (B7)trou ble and the (E)pain.
I know I’m (A)weak,
but I (Amaj7)can’t (F#m7)face that girl a (B7)gain.
(F#m7)Tell her
the rea son (B7)why I can’t re (E)main.
Per haps she’ll (A)un (Amaj7)der (F#m7)stand, if you tell it to her (B7)plain.
But
And (E)spair.
Castles In The Air — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Castles In The Air" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 120 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 “Castles In The Air”
- Can I play "Castles In The Air" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Castles In The Air" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Castles In The Air" by Don McLean played in?
- Castles In The Air is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Castles In The Air"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Castles In The Air" 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 "Castles In The Air"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Castles In The Air"?
- "Castles In The Air" was originally performed by Don McLean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Castles In The Air"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Amaj7, B7, E, E6, Emaj7, F#m, F#m7.
- What other songs by Don McLean can I play here?
- Try "AMERICAN PIE", "CROSSROADS", "EMPTY CHAIRS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Castles In The Air"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Castles In The Air" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Castles In The Air"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Castles In The Air" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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