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When we played our cha rade
we were like chil dren (E7)pos ing,
(Bm7)play ing at (E7)games,
(Bm7)act ing out (E7)names,
(Bm7)guess ing the (E)parts (E7)we (Am)played.
Oh, what a (F)hit we (Am6)made,
(Am)we came on next to (Bm7)clos ing.
(Bm7)Best on the (E7)bill,
(Bm7)lov ers un (E7)til
(Bm7)love left the (E)mas (E7)que (Am)rade.
(Dm7)Fate
seemed to (Cmaj7)pull the (Am)strings.
I turned
(G7)and you were (C)gone,
(Dm7)while
from the (Cmaj7)dark ened (Am)wings the (D9)mu sic box played (Bm7)on.
(Am)Sad lit tle ser e nade,
song of my heart’s com (E7)pos ing.
(Bm7)I hear it (E7)still,
(Bm7)I al ways (E7)will,
(B)best on the (E7#5)bill
(E7)cha (Am)rade.
Charade — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Charade" 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 A, 136 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 “Charade”
- Can I play "Charade" 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 "Charade" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Charade" by Henry Mancini played in?
- Charade is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Charade"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Charade" 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 "Charade"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Charade"?
- "Charade" was originally performed by Henry Mancini. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Charade"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, Am6, Bm7, C, C#dim, Cmaj7, D9, Dm7, +5 more.
- What other songs by Henry Mancini can I play here?
- Try "HOW SOON", "TWO FOR THE ROAD", "DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Charade"?
- 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. "Charade" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Charade"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Charade" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.