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Well, I re mem ber it all ver y well, look in’ back, it was the (G5)sum mer I turned eight een.
We (D5)lived in a one room, run down shack on the (F5)out skirts of New Or leans.
We (A5)did n’t have mon ey for food or rent, to say the (G5)least, we were hard pressed.
Then (D5)Ma ma spent ev ’ry last pen ny we had to buy (F5)me a danc in’ dress.
Well, Ma ma (A5)washed and combed and curled my hair and then she (D5)paint ed my eyes and lips.
Then I stepped in to a sat in danc in’ dress that had a (D5)split on the side clean (A5)up to my hip.
It was red vel vet (D5)trim min’ and it fit me good.
And stand in’ back from the look ing glass there stood a wom an where a (D5)half grown kid had (A5)stood.
She said, (F)“Here’s your one chance, (G)Fan cy, don’t let me (A5)down.”
She said, (C)“Here’s your one chance, (D)Fan cy, don’t let me (A5)down.”
Ma ma dabbed a lit tle bit of per fume on the my I (G5)neck, then she kissed my cheek.
And then I (D)saw the tears well in’ up in her trou bled eyes as she start ed to speak.
But She (A5)looked at our pit i ful shack and then she looked at for (G5)me and took a rag ged breath.
She said, “Your (D)pa’s n’t run y off till and I’m real sick and the ba by’s gon na starve in’ to death.”
She (A5)hand ed me a heart shaped lock et that said, “To (G5)thine own self be true.” And I (D)shiv ered as I watched a la roach crawl a cross the I (F5)toe of my high heeled shoe.
But It (A5)sound ed like some bod y else that was talk in’, ask in’, (C#)“Ma ma, what do I (F#m)do?” She said, I (D)“Just ’ve be nice to the gen tle men, Fan cy, (E)they’ll be nice to you.” She said, (F)“Here’s your one chance, (G)Fan cy, don’t let me (A5)down.
(C)Here’s your one chance, (D)Fan cy, don’t let me (A5)down.”
Lord, for (C)give me for what I (D)do, but if (F)you want out, well, it’s (G)up to you.
Now, don’t (F)let me down, now, your (E)ma ma’s gon na move you up (A5)town.
Well, (A5)down.”
Fancy — Simple Sheet Music
"Fancy" 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, 200 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 “Fancy”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Fancy"?
- 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 "Fancy" by Reba McEntire played in?
- Fancy 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 "Fancy"?
- The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fancy" 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 "Fancy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fancy"?
- "Fancy" was originally performed by Reba McEntire. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Reba McEntire can I play here?
- Try "IF I HAD ONLY KNOWN", "MY SISTER", "THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER". 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 "Fancy". Key of C, 200 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.