Other arrangements of Don't Be Shy
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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Don't Be Shy" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 120 BPM.
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About “Don't Be Shy”
- Why does "Don't Be Shy" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — 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 "Don't Be Shy".
- What key is "Don't Be Shy" by Cat Stevens played in?
- Don't Be Shy is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Be Shy"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Be Shy" 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 "Don't Be Shy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Be Shy"?
- "Don't Be Shy" was originally performed by Cat Stevens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Don't Be Shy"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: A, D, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Cat Stevens can I play here?
- Try "MATTHEW AND SON", "WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY", "WILD WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Don't Be Shy"?
- 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 — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Don't Be Shy".
- Can I see all the notes in "Don't Be Shy"?
- 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 A at 120 BPM.
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