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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Cycles" 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 D, 135 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 “Cycles”
- Why does "Cycles" 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 "Cycles".
- What key is "Cycles" by Frank Sinatra played in?
- Cycles is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cycles"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cycles" 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 "Cycles"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cycles"?
- "Cycles" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cycles"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, Em7, F#m, G.
- What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
- Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Cycles"?
- 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 "Cycles".
- Can I see all the notes in "Cycles"?
- 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 D at 135 BPM.