Other arrangements of Fountain Of Sorrow
Pick a learning view.
(Dm)Look in’ through some (Csus)pho to (C)graphs I (Bb)found in side a drawer,
I was (Dm)tak en by a (Csus)pho to (C)graph of you.
And There were (Dm)one or two see I for (Csus)know that (C)you was would ’ve liked a lit tle more, seems
but they be (Dm)did n’t show your some (Csus)spir it (C)quite as true.
But You were (Am)turn ing ’round years to a see ple who there was be (Bb)hind (F)you.,
and I (Am)took your child ish laugh looks ter by per sur prise.
(C)fool.
(F)And at the (Bb)mo ment that my cam er a hap pened to (Dm)find you,
there was (Gm7)just a trace of sor row in your (F)eyes.
(C)Now the (Dm)things that I re (Csus)mem ber (C)seem so (Bb)dis tant and so small,
though it (Dm)has n’t real ly (Csus)been that (C)long a time.
And while What (Dm)I ure’s was see ing for (Csus)was n’t (C)what was hap pen ing still you at all, seems
al though be (Dm)for a while, our some (Csus)path did (C)seem to climb.
But when you (Am)see through love’s years il a lu ple sions, chang lies the (Bb)dan (F)ger,
and your (Am)per fect lov er just looks like a per fect school.
(C)fool.
(F)So you go (Bb)run ning off in search of a per fect strang (Dm)mind er,
while the (Gm7)just a trace of sor row in your (F)eyes.
(C)Now the (Gm7)lone li ness seems to (Bb)spring from your life like a (F)foun tain (C)from a pool.
Foun tain of sor row,
foun tain of light.
You’ve known that (F)hol low sound of your own steps in flight.
You’ve had to (F)hide some times, but (C#dim7)now you’re all right.
And it’s (F)good to see your smil ing face to night.
(C)Now for
Foun tain of sor row,
foun tain of light.
You’ve known that (F)hol low sound of your own steps in flight.
You’ve had to (F)strug gle,
you’ve had to fight
to keep un der stand ing
and com pas sion in sight.
You could be (F)laugh ing at me,
you’ve got the right.
But you go on (F)smil ing
so clear and so bright.
Fountain Of Sorrow — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Fountain Of Sorrow" by Jackson Browne in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 127 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 “Fountain Of Sorrow”
- Can I learn "Fountain Of Sorrow" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Fountain Of Sorrow" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 127 BPM.
- What key is "Fountain Of Sorrow" by Jackson Browne played in?
- Fountain Of Sorrow is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fountain Of Sorrow"?
- The arrangement plays at 127 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fountain Of Sorrow" 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 "Fountain Of Sorrow"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fountain Of Sorrow"?
- "Fountain Of Sorrow" was originally performed by Jackson Browne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Fountain Of Sorrow"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Bb, C, C#dim7, Csus4, Dm, F, Gm7.
- What other songs by Jackson Browne can I play here?
- Try "PRETENDER", "DOCTOR, MY EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Fountain Of Sorrow"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Fountain Of Sorrow" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Fountain Of Sorrow"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Fountain Of Sorrow" is in the key of Bb at 127 BPM.
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