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I can’t light
no more of your (F)dark
(C)ness.
All my pic tures
seem to fade to black and (G)white.
I’m grow ing tired
and time stands still be (F)fore me,
fro zen here
on the lad der of my (G)life.
Too late
to save my self from (F)fall ing.
I took a chance
and changed your way of (G)life.
But you mis read
my mean ing when I (F)met (C)you,
closed the door,
and left me (C)blind ed by the (G)light.
Don’t let the sun go (C)down on me.
Al though I search my self, it’s al ways (D7)some one else I see.
I’d just al low a frag ment of my (G7)life
to wan der (C)free.
But (F)los ing ev ’ry thing is like the (G)sun go ing down on (C)me.
But (F)los ing ev ’ry thing is like the (C)sun go ing (F)down
(G)on (C)me.
Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me — Simple Sheet Music
"Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" 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, 80 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 Let The Sun Go Down On Me”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me"?
- 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 Let The Sun Go Down On Me" by Elton John played in?
- Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me 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 Let The Sun Go Down On Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" 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 Let The Sun Go Down On Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me"?
- "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". 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 Let The Sun Go Down On Me". Key of C, 80 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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