So I’m down, and so I’m out, that life but so are man y (A7sus)oth ers.
My gal So I feel like try’n’ to hide my (G)head day, some ’neath these (A7sus)cov ers.
You (G)Life
is like the (F#m)sea sons,
af ter (Em7)win ter as comes the (A7sus)spring.
So I’ll keep this (A)smile a while, and (G)see what to (A7)mor row (D)brings.
I’ve been told, and I be lieve al though but is meant man for (A7sus)liv in’.
My gal E ven when my chips are low, there’s (G)still day, some left for (A7sus)giv in’.
You (G)I’ve
been man y (F#m)plac es,
may be (Em7)not can’t get far as (A7sus)you.
So I think I’ll (A)stay a while, and (G)see if some (A7)dreams come (D)true.
There (G)is n’t much that (F#m)I have (Bm)learned through (G)all my (A7)fool ish (D)years,
ex (G)cept that life keeps (F#m)run nin’ in (Bm)cy cles.
First, there’s laugh ter,
then there’s (A7sus)tears.
(G)please,
just don’t (A7sus)ask
me (D)now.
Cycles by Frank Sinatra
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Cycles”
- What key is "Cycles" in?
- "Cycles" by Frank Sinatra is in the key of D with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Cycles" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Cycles" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Cycles"?
- This arrangement of "Cycles" uses 7 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, Em7, F#m, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Cycles" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
- Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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