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Woke up this morn in’, found a (Dm7)let ter that she (Gm7)wrote.
She said she’s tired that I’m al ways on the road.
Too hard to swal low, (Bb)be ing (Gm7)a lone.
She needs some one at night that she can hold.
She must ’ve told me a (Bb)thou sand times be (Gm7)fore.
Si lent cries I used to ig nore.
God knows I love her.
(Abmaj7)Did n’t (Gm7)mean (Ab)to (Gm7)hurt her.
Ba by, I’ll (Cm7)be
(Dm7)sitt in’ here (Gm7)wait in’ on (Fm7)you to come home a gain.
I won’t (Cm7)leave,
(Bb)prom ise I will (Gm7)be here (Fm7)to the ver y end.
By your (Cm7)side
to pro (Bb)tect you and to (Gm7)love you and to (Fm7)be with you for life.
Come on (Ab)home to (Abmaj7)me (Gm7)Char lene.
She knows I real ly love (Dm7)this ol’ mus (Gm7)ic thing.
Since I was a child, it’s been my dream.
I can’t sup port her, (Bb)treat her and (Gm7)spoil her.
You know, buy her the fin er things.
But I for got a bout (Bb)lov in’ her.
Damn the mon ey, dia monds and furs.
What a bout the hard days she (Abmaj7)had (Gm7)with (Ab)the (Gm7)ba by?
All she need is for me to love by, I’ll her.
(Gm7)be
sitt in’ here wait in’ on lene.
Woah,
pro mise I can’t live with out her.
God knows I need her lov in’.
And it hurts so (G)bad
that she’s (C)gone a way,
oh.
I
hope and pray
she’ll (Fm7)come back one day
in my (Abmaj7)life,
oh.
Ba by, I’ll (Cm7)be
(Dm7)sitt in’ here (Gm7)wait in’ on (Fm7)you to come home a gain.
I won’t (Cm7)leave.
(Bb)Pro mise I will (Gm7)be here (Fm7)to the ver y end.
By your (Cm7)side
to pro (Bb)tect you and to (Gm7)love you and to (Fm7)be with you for life.
Come on (Ab)home to (Abmaj7)me (Gm7)Char lene.
Charlene — Simple Sheet Music
"Charlene" 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 Ab, 62 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 “Charlene”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Charlene"?
- 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 "Charlene" by Anthony Hamilton played in?
- Charlene is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Charlene"?
- The arrangement plays at 62 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Charlene" 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 "Charlene"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Charlene"?
- "Charlene" was originally performed by Anthony Hamilton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Charlene"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, C7, Cm7, Dm7, Fm7, Gm7.
- What other songs by Anthony Hamilton can I play here?
- Try "CAN'T LET GO". 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 "Charlene". Key of Ab, 62 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.
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