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(F13)I (CN.C.)was born on a farm out in I o way.
A (Bb6)flam ing (CN.C.)youth, I was bound I would fly a way.
I (F13)packed (CN.C.)my grip and I grabbed my sax o phone.
(F13)Can’t (CN.C.)read notes, but I play an y thing by ear.
I (Bb6)made up tunes on the sounds that I used to hear.
When (G7)I’d start to play, (C7)folks used to say, “Sounds a lit tle Goof us to (Bb6)me.” Corn fed chords ap peal to me.
(A6)I like rus tic har mo ny.
(Ab6)Hold a note and change the key.
Hey, but that’s (Cm7)“Goof (F)us.”
(Bb6)Not ac cord ing to the rules (A6)that you learn in mu sic schools, (Ab6)but the folks just dance like fools.
They sure (G7)go for (Cm7)“Goof (F)us.”
Got a job, but I just could n’t keep it long.
The (Bb)lead er said that I played all the mu sic wrong.
So (F)I stepped out with an out fit of my own.
(F6)Got to geth er a new kind of or ches tree and (Bb)we all played just the same “Goof us” har mo ny.
And (G7)I must ad mit (C7)we made a hit.
“Goof us” has been luck y for (Bb6)me.
(G6)Got to geth er a new kind of or ches tree and (C6)we all played just the same “Goof us” har mo ny.
And (A7)I must ad mit (D7)we made a hit.
(G13)“Goof us” has been luck y for (C)me.
(G13)“Goof us” has been luck y for (C)me.
(G13)“Goof us” has been luck y
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Goofus — Simple Sheet Music
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"Goofus" 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 Bb, 130 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 “Goofus”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Goofus"?
- 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 "Goofus" by Carpenters played in?
- Goofus 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 "Goofus"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Goofus" 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 "Goofus"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Goofus"?
- "Goofus" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Goofus"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: A6, A7, Ab6, Bb, Bb6, C, C6, C7, +14 more.
- What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
- Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 "Goofus". Key of Bb, 130 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.