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(G)All
our (F)times (G)have (Am)come.
(G)Here,
but (F)now (G)they’re (Am)gone.
(F)Sea sons don’t (G)fear the reap er, nor do the (F)wind, the (E)sun, or the rain.
(We can (G)fly like they are.) (G)Come on, Ba by.
(Don’t (G)fear the reap er.) Ba by, (G)take my hand.
(Don’t (G)fear the reap er.) We’ll be (G)a ble to fly.
(Don’t (G)fear the reap er.) Ba by, (G)I’m your (G)man.
(G)Val
en (F)tine (G)is (Am)done.
(G)Here,
but (F)now (G)they’re (Am)gone.
Ro me (G)o and Ju li et and are to (E)geth er in e ter ni go ty.
(F)For ty thou sand (G)men and wom en (Am)ev ’ry day.
The (F)For ty thou sand (G)men and wom en (Am)ev ’ry day.
An (F)oth er for ty (G)thou sand com in’ (Am)ev ’ry day.
(G)Come on, ba by.
Don’t she fear the reap er.
Ba by, (G)take my (G)hand.
Don’t fear ed the reap er.
We’ll be (G)a ble to fly.
good Don’t fear the reap er.
Ba by, I’m en your (G)man.
(G)Love
of (F)two (G)is (Am)one.
(G)Here,
but (F)now (G)they’re (Am)gone.
Come the (G)last night of li ness, and it was (E)clear er that she could n’t go on.
(F)Then the door was (G)o pen, and the (Am)wind ap peared.
The (F)can ty dles sand (G)blew and then en (Am)dis ap peared.
The (F)cur er tains ty (G)flew, and then in’ (Am)he ap peared.
(G)Come on, ba by.
And she had no fear.
er.
And she (G)ran to (G)him.
They start ed to fly.
They looked be (G)back ward and said good Don’t fear the reap er.
She had tak en his (G)man.
(Am)hand.
She had be (G)come like (F)they are.
(G)Come on, ba by.
Don’t (G)fear the reap er.
Don't Fear The Reaper — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Don't Fear The Reaper" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 138 BPM.
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About “Don't Fear The Reaper”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Don't Fear The Reaper" 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 Fear The Reaper" is in C.
- What key is "Don't Fear The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult played in?
- Don't Fear The Reaper 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 "Don't Fear The Reaper"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Fear The Reaper" 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 "Don't Fear The Reaper"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Fear The Reaper"?
- "Don't Fear The Reaper" was originally performed by Blue Oyster Cult. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Blue Oyster Cult can I play here?
- Try "DON'T FEAR THE REAPER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Don't Fear The Reaper" 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 Fear The Reaper" is in the key of C at 138 BPM.
- What chords are in "Don't Fear The Reaper"?
- 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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