Garden Party

by Ricky Nelson
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Garden Party" by Ricky Nelson 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 D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Garden Party

Can I learn "Garden Party" 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 "Garden Party" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Garden Party"?
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 "Garden Party" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Garden Party"?
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. "Garden Party" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.

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