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(Cmaj7)Ev er since you left me I’ve been (Am7)try ing to hide the pain, paint ing (D)on a smile with lip stick, just put ting (Em11)on a big cha rade.
So dif fi (Cmaj7)cult to keep pre tend ing; it’s get ting (Am7)hard er ev ’ry day.
It’s plain to (D)see I’m cold and heart sick since you the (Em11)turned and walked a way.
eyes.
I (Cmaj7)just keep go ing ’round and ’round
and ’round in (Bm7)cir cles, keep on tum bl ing (B7)down.
(B7)Oh (Cmaj7)boy,
my (Am9)world
has (Gmaj9)changed,
and I (Em)don’t think I can (G)make it with out (Cmaj7)you.
Noth (Am9)ing’s
the (Gmaj9)same.
You’ve got me (Em7)run ning a round in (D6)cir cles o ver (Cmaj7)you.
(Run ning a round in cir cles o ver (Cmaj7)you.) ur day I saw you hold ing (Am7)hands ing with some one new.
Some how (D)I kept my com po sure just like ting (Em11)ev ’ry thing was cool, So but in (Cmaj7)side I kept re peat ing, it’s “Don’t you (Am7)let them see you cry,” It’s so I (D)cas u al ly turned my head as the (Em11)tears rolled down my way.
eyes.
I (Cmaj7)just keep go ing ’round and ’round
and ’round in (Bm7)cir cles, keep on tum bl ing (B7)down.
(B7)Oh (Cmaj7)boy,
my (Am9)world
has (Gmaj9)changed,
and I (Em)don’t think I can (G)make it with out (Cmaj7)you.
Noth (Am9)ing’s
the (Gmaj9)same.
You’ve got me (Em7)run ning a round in (D6)cir cles o ver (Cmaj7)you.
(Run ning a round in cir cles o ver (Cmaj7)you.) ur day I saw you hold ing (C#)you.
Ev ’ry thing is (Cmaj7)you.
How can I pull (Bm7)through if my heart is con (Em)sumed?
(D)I’m (Cmaj7)so (Bm7)con fused,
still caught up in (Cmaj7)you.
Love can be so (Bm7)cruel.
Ba by, don’t know (B7)how to turn you loose.
(B7)Oh (Cmaj7)boy,
my (Am9)world
has (Gmaj9)changed,
and I (Em)don’t think I can (G)make it with out (Cmaj7)you.
Noth (Am9)ing’s
the (Gmaj9)same.
You’ve got me (Em)run ning a round and (Em)run ning a round and (C#)run ning a round
(noth (Am9)ing’s
the same), ba by, ba by, ’cause you’ve got me (Em)run ning a round (Em)in cir cles (C#)o ver (Cmaj9)you,
(run ning a round in cir cles o ver) (Gmaj9)you.
Circles — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Circles" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 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 “Circles”
- Why does "Circles" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Circles".
- What key is "Circles" by Mariah Carey played in?
- Circles is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Circles"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Circles" 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 "Circles"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Circles"?
- "Circles" was originally performed by Mariah Carey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Circles"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Am7, Am9, B7, Bm7, C, C#m7, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, +7 more.
- What other songs by Mariah Carey can I play here?
- Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Circles"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Circles".
- Can I see all the notes in "Circles"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.