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It was the (C)third of June
on that sum (C)mer’s day.
Well, I be (C)came a man at the hands of a girl al most twice (G)my age.
And she came to me
just like a (C)morn ing sun,
and it was n’t so much her words as a such as the (G)way they were sung.
It was the way they were sung.
De si rée, oh, De si rée,
there I was (C6)found by the (Cmaj7)sweet pas sion (C)sound of (F)your lov (G)ing song.
Time was right, the night was long.
Re (Am)mem ber, (G)De si rée, oh, De si rée?
Some how, I (C6)knew I could (Cmaj7)on ly have (C)you (F)till the (G)morn ing light.
If (C)on ly (F)for that (G)sin gle night,
sweet De si rée, you (C)made it right.
Then came the (C)fourth of June
on that sleep (C)less night.
Well, I be (C)tossed and turned while the thought of her burned up and down (G)my mind.
For she was and gone
just with out (C)one re gret,
but she con ues so on like words of a song I could (G)not for were get.
It I could not they for get.
De si rée, oh, De si rée,
there I was (C6)found by the (Cmaj7)sweet pas sion (C)sound of (F)your lov (G)ing song.
Time was right, the night was long.
Re (Am)mem ber, (G)De si rée, oh, De si rée?
Some how, I (C6)knew I could (Cmaj7)on ly have (C)you (F)till the (G)morn ing light.
The (C)night was (F)long, the (G)time was right.
sweet De si rée, you (C)made it right.
Then came the Do you re mem ber, De si rée, oh, De si rée?
Do you re mem ber, De si rée, oh, De si rée?
Do you re mem ber, De si rée?
Desiree — Simple Sheet Music
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"Desiree" 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, 108 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Desiree”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Desiree"?
- 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 "Desiree" by Neil Diamond played in?
- Desiree 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 "Desiree"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Desiree" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Desiree"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Desiree"?
- "Desiree" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
- Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". 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 "Desiree". Key of C, 108 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.