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€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Delilah" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Delilah" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” 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 "Delilah" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Delilah"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Delilah" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Delilah"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Delilah" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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