Charade

by Henry Mancini
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Lyrics

(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Charade" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Charade"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Charade" by Henry Mancini played in?
Charade is arranged in the key of C 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 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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Charade". Key of C, 136 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.