Other arrangements of Charlene
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Charlene" by Anthony Hamilton in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Charlene" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Charlene" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 62 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Charlene"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Charlene" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Charlene"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Charlene" is in the key of Ab at 62 BPM.
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