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Pick a learning view.
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Delilah" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 192 BPM.
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About “Delilah”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Delilah" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Delilah" is in C.
- 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 — 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.
- Does "Delilah" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Delilah" is in the key of C at 192 BPM.
- What chords are in "Delilah"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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