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I was Cle o pat ra,
I was young and an ac tress.
When you knelt by my mat tress and asked for my (Eb)hand.
But I was (Ab)sad you asked it, as I laid in a black dress.
With my fa ther in a cas ket, I had no plans,
yeah.
And I left
the foot prints, the mud (Db)stained on the car pet.
And it hard ened like my heart did when you left town.
But I (Ab)must
ad mit it, that I would (Db)mar ry you in an in stant.
Damn your wife, I’d be your mis tress just to have you a (Ebsus2)round.
But I was (Ab)late for this, (Db)late for that.
(Db)Late for the (Ab)love of my life.
And when I (Ab)die a lone, when I (Db)die a lone,
die I’ll (Ab)be on time,
ahh.
And while the church
dis cour aged
an y lust that burned with in me.
Yes, my flesh, it was not cur ren cy but I held true.
So I (Ab)drive
a tax i and the (Db)traf fic dis tracts me from the (Db)strang ers in my back seat.
They re mind me of (Ebsus2)you.
But I was (Ab)late for (Eb)this, (Db)late for (Ab)that.
(Db)Late for the (Ab)love of my life.
And when I (Ab)die a lone, when I die a (Ab)lone, when I die, I’ll (Ab)be on time.
The on ly gifts from my Lord
were (Db)birth and (Eb)a di (Fm)vorce.
But I’ve (Ab)read this script and the cos tume fits, so I’ll play my part.
I was Cle o pat ra, I was (Db)tall er than the raft ers.
But that’s all in the past now, gone with the (Ebsus2)wind.
And now a (Ab)nurse in white shoes leads me back to my guest room.
It’s a bed and a bath room
and a place for the (Eb)end.
I won’t be
ahh.
Cleopatra — Simple Sheet Music
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"Cleopatra" 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 Db, 150 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 “Cleopatra”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Cleopatra"?
- 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 "Cleopatra" by The Lumineers played in?
- Cleopatra is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cleopatra"?
- The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cleopatra" 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 "Cleopatra"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cleopatra"?
- "Cleopatra" was originally performed by The Lumineers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cleopatra"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Db, Eb, Ebsus2, Fm.
- What other songs by The Lumineers can I play here?
- Try "PATIENCE", "STUBBORN LOVE", "GALE SONG". 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 "Cleopatra". Key of Db, 150 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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