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iel is trav ’ling to night on a plane.
I can see the red tail lights (E7)head ing for Spain.
Oh, (G)and
can see Dan iel wav ing good bye.
God, it looks like Dan iel.
Must be the (F)clouds in my eyes.
They Spain is pret ty, to though nev er been.
I can see iel the red tail the lights place he’s (E7)ev ing for Spain.
er (Am)seen.
Oh, (G)and
he should know; he’s been there e nough.
Lord, it I miss Dan iel.
Oh, I miss him so 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 died,
but you see more than I.
(Ab6)Dan iel, you’re a (C)star
in the face of the sky.
They iel is trav ’ling to night on a plane.
I can see iel the red tail the lights place he’s (E7)head ing for Spain.
er (Am)seen.
Oh, (G)and
I can see iel wav ing good bye.
God, it looks like Dan iel.
Must be the in my eyes.
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 died,
but you see more than I.
(Ab6)Dan iel, you’re a (C)star
in the face of the sky.
Oh God, it (F)looks like Dan iel.
Must be the (F)clouds in my 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, 138 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Daniel" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Daniel"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A7, Ab6, Am, C, Dm, Dm7, E7, F, +2 more.
- 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 simplified for beginners.
- 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.