Daniel

by Elton John
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Lyrics

They Dan iel is is trav ’ling to night on a (Dm)plane.

I can see the (G)red tail the lights place he’s (E)head ing for Spain.

er (Am)seen.

Oh, and

I can see (G)Dan iel wav ing good (Am)bye.

God, it (F)looks like Dan iel

must be the (F)clouds

in my (C)eyes.

They say iel Spain is pret ty ’though I’ve nev er (Dm)been.

I Well, Dan iel (G)says it’s the best place he’s (E)ev ing for Spain.

er (Am)seen.

Oh, and

he should see (G)know he’s been there e (Am)nough.

Lord, it (F)I miss Dan iel.

Oh, be I (F)miss

him so (C)eyes.

(C)much.

Oh,

Dan iel my broth er, you are

old er than me.

Do you still (F)feel the pain

of the

scars that won’t heal?

Your eyes have (Am)died

but you see more than (F)I.

(Fm)Dan iel, you’re a (C)star

in the face of the (Dm7)sky.

(C)eyes.

Oh, God, it (F)looks like Dan iel

must be the clouds in my (C)eyes.

Daniel — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Daniel" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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About “Daniel”

Can I play "Daniel" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Daniel" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Daniel" by Elton John played in?
Daniel is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Daniel"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Daniel" 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 "Daniel"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Daniel"?
"Daniel" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Daniel"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Daniel" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Daniel"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Daniel" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.