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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Garden Party" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 120 BPM.
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About “Garden Party”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Garden Party" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Garden Party" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Garden Party" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Garden Party" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Garden Party"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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