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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Cycles" by Frank Sinatra in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Cycles" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Cycles" with hands-separate practice in D at 135 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Cycles"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Cycles" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Cycles"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Cycles" is in the key of D at 135 BPM.