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(C)Frank ie and John ny were lov ers,
said they were real ly in (C7)love.
Now, (F7)Frank ie was true to her John ny, true as all the (F#dim7)stars a (C)bove.
(Bb9)He (A7)was (Ab7)her (G7)man,
but he (Dm7)done (G7)her (C)wrong.
(C)Frank ie and John ny went walk ing,
John ny had on a new (C7)suit
that (F7)Frank ie had bought with a “C note,” ’cause it made him (F#dim7)look so (C)cute.
(Bb9)He (A7)was (Ab7)her (G7)man,
but he (Dm7)done (G7)her (C)wrong.
Frankie And Johnny — Simple Sheet Music
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"Frankie And Johnny" 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, 100 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 “Frankie And Johnny”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Frankie And Johnny"?
- 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 "Frankie And Johnny" by Anonymous Blues Ballad played in?
- Frankie And Johnny 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 "Frankie And Johnny"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Frankie And Johnny" 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 "Frankie And Johnny"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Frankie And Johnny"?
- "Frankie And Johnny" was originally performed by Anonymous Blues Ballad. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 "Frankie And Johnny". Key of C, 100 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.