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I (D)went to a gar den par ty to rem i (D)nisce with my old friends,
a (D)chance to (A)share old (Bm)mem o ries there was and play our (G6)songs a gain.
When I got to the gar den par ty,
I (D)they all knew my name,
When but (D)no one rec og nized lan’s me,
I did n’t (Em7)look the same.
But it’s (G)al (A)right (D)now,
I (G)learned my (A)les son (D)well.
You see, you can’t please (D)ev ’ry one, so you got to (Em7)please your self.
(D)Peo came for miles a round, songs, to rem I (D)ev ’ry one was there.
a (D)Yo ko (A)brought her (Bm)wal in’ rus, there was we mag ic (G6)in the air.
If And o ver at in the cor ner,
I (D)much to my sur prise,
When I (D)Mis ter Hughes hid in ky shoes,
I’d wear ing (Em7)his dis guise.
But it’s (G)al (A)right (D)now,
I (G)learned my (A)les son (D)well.
You see, you can’t please (D)ev ’ry one, so you got to (Em7)please your self.
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(D)played them a all the old songs, to rem and (D)thought that’s why they came;
a (D)no one (A)heard the (Bm)mu in’ sic, there was and did n’t (G6)look the same.
If I said hel at lo to “Mar Lou,”
I (D)she be longs to me.
When but (D)sang a song ’bout a I tonk,
I’d it was (Em7)time to leave.
But it’s (G)al (A)right (D)now,
I (G)learned my (A)les son (D)well.
You see, you can’t please (D)ev ’ry one, so you got to (Em7)please your self.
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I (D)opened up a clos et door, songs, to rem and (D)out stepped John ny Good,
a (D)play gui (A)tar like (Bm)ring in’ bell, there was and look in’ (G6)like he should.
If you got play at gar den par ties,
I (D)wish you a of luck,
When but (D)mem o ries were all I sang,
I’d rath er (Em7)drive a truck.
But it’s (G)al (A)right (D)now,
I (G)learned my (A)les son (D)well.
You see, you can’t please (D)ev ’ry one, so you got to (Em7)please your self.
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Garden Party — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"Garden Party" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 120 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 “Garden Party”
- Why does "Garden Party" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Garden Party".
- What key is "Garden Party" by Ricky Nelson played in?
- Garden Party is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Garden Party"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Garden Party" 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 "Garden Party"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Garden Party"?
- "Garden Party" was originally performed by Ricky Nelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Garden Party"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, D, Em7, G, G6.
- What other songs by Ricky Nelson can I play here?
- Try "TRAVELIN' MAN", "HELLO MARY LOU", "LONESOME TOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Garden Party"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Garden Party".
- Can I see all the notes in "Garden Party"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
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