(A)love (E)be (D)shy,
is bet ter (E)than a (A)song.
(E)on (D)by.
(D)Love wear is where
or all of (E)us be (A)long.
(E)you’re (D)there.
So (A)don’t (E)be (D)shy,
just let your (E)feel ings (A)roll (E)on (D)by.
Now, (A)Don’t (E)wear (D)fear
or no bod (E)y will (A)know (E)you’re (D)there,
that you’re (A)there, (E)you’re there,
you’re (E)there, (A)you’re (E)there, you’re (D)there,
you’re (E)there,
(E)you’re there,
you’re (E)there, (A)you’re (E)there.
You (E)know, (A)Don’t (E)be (D)shy,
just let your (E)feel ings (A)roll (E)on (D)by.
(D)Don’t wear is fear
or no bod (E)y will (A)know (E)you’re (D)there.
Just (A)lift (E)your (D)head,
and let your (E)feel ings (A)out (E)in (D)stead.
Now, (A)don’t (E)be (D)shy,
just let your (E)feel ings (A)roll (E)on (D)by,
that on (A)by, (E)on by,
on (E)by, (A)on (E)by, on (D)by,
on (E)by,
(E)on by,
on (E)by, (A)on (E)by.
You (E)know,
Don't Be Shy by Cat Stevens
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Don't Be Shy”
- What key is "Don't Be Shy" in?
- "Don't Be Shy" by Cat Stevens is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Don't Be Shy" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Don't Be Shy" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Don't Be Shy"?
- This arrangement of "Don't Be Shy" uses 3 chords: A, D, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Don't Be Shy" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
- Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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