Delilah

by Tom Jones
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I saw the light on the night that I passed by her (E7)win dow.

(A)I saw the flick er ing shad ows of love on her (E7)blind.

(A)She

(A7)was

my (Dm)wo man.

(A)As she de ceived me, I (E7)watched and went out of my (Am)mind.

(C)My my my

De (G7)li lah,

Why why (G9)why

(B7)De (C)li lah?

(C)I

could (C7)see

that (F)girl was (F)no good for (Dm)me,

(C)but I was lost like a (G7)slave that no man could (C)free.

At break of day, when that man drove a way, I was (E7)wait in’,

(A)I crossed the street to her house and she o pened the (E7)door.

(A)*

(A7)stood

there (Dm)laugh ing,

(A)I felt the knife in my (E7)hand, and she laughed no (Am)more.

(C)My, my, my

De (G7)li lah.

Why, why, (G9)why

(B7)De (C)li lah?

(C)So,

be (C7)fore

they (F)come to (F)break down the (Dm)door,

for (C)give me De li lah I (G7)just could n’t take a ny (C)more.

At break of day, when that man drove a way, I was (E7)wait in’,

(A)I crossed the street to her house and she o pened the (E7)door.

(A)*

(A7)stood

there (Dm)laugh ing,

(A)I felt the knife in my (E7)hand, and she laughed no (Am)more.

(C)My, my, my

De (G7)li lah.

Why, why, (G9)why

(B7)De (C)li lah?

(C)So,

be (C7)fore

they (F)come to (F)break down the (Dm)door,

for (C)give me De li lah I (G7)just could n’t take a ny (C)more.

(C)more.

For (Am)give me, De li lah, I (E7)just could n’t take an y (Am)more.

Delilah β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Delilah" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 192 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œDelilah”

Why does "Delilah" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Delilah".
What key is "Delilah" by Tom Jones played in?
Delilah 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 "Delilah"?
The arrangement plays at 192 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Delilah" 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 "Delilah"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Delilah"?
"Delilah" was originally performed by Tom Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Delilah"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Am, B7, C, C7, D, Dm, +4 more.
What other songs by Tom Jones can I play here?
Try "WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT?", "IT'S NOT UNUSUAL", "WITH THESE HANDS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Delilah"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Delilah".
Can I see all the notes in "Delilah"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 192 BPM.

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