(Am)When we played our cha rade,
we were like chil dren (Bm7)pos ing,
(Bm7)play ing at (E7)games,
(Bm7)act ing out (E)names,
(Bm7)guess ing the (E)parts we played.
(Am)Oh, what a (F)hit we (Am7)made,
(Am)we came on next to (Bm7)clos ing;
(Bm7)best on the (E)bill,
(Bm7)lov ers un (E)til
(B)love left the (E)mas que (Am)rade.
(Dm7)Fate
seemed to (Cmaj7)pull the (Am7)strings.
I (Dm7)turned
(G7)and you were (C)gone,
(Dm7)while,
from the (Cmaj7)dark ened (Am7)wings, the (F#)mu sic (F9)box played (B)on.
(Am)Sad lit tle (F)se re (Am6)nade,
(Am)song of my heart’s com (Bm7)pos ing;
(Bm7)I hear it (E)still,
(Bm7)I al ways (E)will,
(B)best on the (E)bill,
(B)best on the (E)bill
(E7)cha
(Am)rade.
Charade by Henry Mancini
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Charade”
- What key is "Charade" in?
- "Charade" by Henry Mancini is in the key of C with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Charade" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Charade" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Charade" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Henry Mancini can I play here?
- Try "HOW SOON", "TWO FOR THE ROAD", "DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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