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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Circles" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Circles" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Circles" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Circles"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Circles" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Circles"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Circles" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.