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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Don't Fear The Reaper" 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, 138 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 “Don't Fear The Reaper”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Don't Fear The Reaper"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Don't Fear The Reaper". Key of C, 138 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.
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