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Ev ’ry day I’m psy cho an a ia (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
They dope me up and I tell them lies (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
And ev ’ry bod y thinks
that I’m the fool.
But they don’t get an y (C)love from you.
The things we won’t do for love.
I’d climb a moun tain if I had to, and risk my life so I could have you.
You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you.
Two ’ry weeks in a Vir gin a ia (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
They Twen ty thou sand I dol lar bail (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
And ev ’ry bod y thinks
that I’m the fool.
But they don’t get an y (C)love from you.
The things we won’t do for love.
I’d climb a moun tain if I had to, and risk my life so I could have you.
You, you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you.
you, you, you, you, you.
I fol low my heart
and leave my head to pon der, deep in this love no (Cmaj7)man can shake.
I fol low my heart
and leave my mind to won der, is this love worth the sac ri (Cmaj7)fic es I make?
Two weeks in a Vir (G)gin ia jail (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
Twen ty thou sand (G)dol lar bail (D)for my lov er, (A)for my lov er.
you, you, you, you, you.
For My Lover — Simple Sheet Music
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"For My Lover" 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 E, 92 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 “For My Lover”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "For My Lover"?
- 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 "For My Lover" by Tracy Chapman played in?
- For My Lover is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "For My Lover"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "For My Lover" 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 "For My Lover"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "For My Lover"?
- "For My Lover" was originally performed by Tracy Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "For My Lover"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, C, Cmaj7, D, E, Em, G.
- What other songs by Tracy Chapman can I play here?
- Try "TELLING STORIES", "ALL THAT YOU HAVE IS YOUR SOUL", "GIVE ME ONE REASON". 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 "For My Lover". Key of E, 92 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.