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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Don't Be Shy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 120 BPM.
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About “Don't Be Shy”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Don't Be Shy" 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. "Don't Be Shy" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "Don't Be Shy" 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. "Don't Be Shy" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Don't Be Shy"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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