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(Am)All
(G)our (F)times (G)have (Am)come.
(Am)Here,
(G)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)be 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 man.
(Am)Val
(G)en (F)tine (G)is (Am)done.
(Am)Here,
(G)but (F)now (G)they’re (Am)gone.
Come the Ro me o and Ju li et and are to (E)geth er in e could n’t go on.
Then the (F)For ty thou sand (G)men and wom en (G)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.
Ba by, (G)take my hand.
We’ll be (G)a ble to fly.
good bye.
Ba by, tak en his man.
(G)Come on, ba by.
Don't Fear The Reaper — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Don't Fear The Reaper" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 138 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Don't Fear The Reaper”
- Can I play "Don't Fear The Reaper" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Don't Fear The Reaper" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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?
- 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 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 chords are used in "Don't Fear The Reaper"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, E, F, Fm, G, G7.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Don't Fear The Reaper"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Don't Fear The Reaper" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Don't Fear The Reaper"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Don't Fear The Reaper" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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