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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Cycles" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Cycles" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Cycles" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Cycles" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Cycles" is in the key of D at 135 BPM.
- What chords are in "Cycles"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.