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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Daniel" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Daniel"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Daniel". Key of C, 138 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


