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(Cm)Once
there were (Fm)green fields
(Cm)kissed
by the (G7)sun;
(Cm)once
there were (Fm)val leys where (Cm)riv ers used to (G7)run.
(Ab)Once
there was (Bb)blue sky with (Gm7)white clouds high a (C)bove,
(Fm7)once
they were (Bb7)part of an (Cm)ev er last ing (G)love.
(Cm)We
were the (Fm)lov ers who (Cm)strolled
(G7)through green (Cm)fields.
(Cm)Green
fields are (Fm)gone now,
(Cm)parched
by the (G7)sun;
(Cm)gone
from the (Fm)val leys where (Cm)riv ers used to (G7)run,
(Ab)gone
with the (Bb)cold wind that (Gm7)swept in to my (C)heart,
(Fm7)gone
with the (Bb7)lov ers who (Cm)let their dreams de (G)part.
(Cm)Where
are the (Fm)green fields that (Cm)we
(G7)used to (Cm)roam?
(Ab)I’ll
nev er (Bb9)know
what (Fm7)made you (Bb7)run a (Eb)way.
(Fm7)How can I keep (Bb9)search ing when (Fm7)dark clouds (Bb7)hide the (Eb)day?
I on ly know
there’s (Ab)noth ing here for (Fm)me,
(Cm)noth ing in this (Fm)wide world
(D)left for me to (G)see,
(G7)but (Cm)I’ll
keep on (Fm)wait in’
(Cm)’til
you re (G7)turn.
(Cm)I’ll
keep on (Fm)wait ing un (Cm)til the day you (G7)learn
you can’t be (Bb)hap py while (Gm7)your heart’s on the (C)roam.
You can’t be (Bb7)hap py un (Cm)til you bring it (G)home,
(Cm)home
to the (Fm7)green fields and (Cm)me
(G7)once a (Cm)gain.
(Cm)Once
there were (Fm)green fields
(Cm)kissed
by the (G7)sun;
(Cm)once
there were (Fm)val leys where (Cm)riv ers used to (G7)run.
(Ab)Once
there was (Bb)blue sky with (Gm7)white clouds high a (C)bove,
(Fm7)once
they were (Bb7)part of an (Cm)ev er last ing (G)love.
(Cm)We
were the (Fm)lov ers who (Cm)strolled
(G7)through green (Cm)fields.
(Cm)Green
fields are (Fm)gone now,
(Cm)parched
by the (G7)sun;
(Cm)gone
from the (Fm)val leys where (Cm)riv ers used to (G7)run,
(Ab)gone
with the (Bb)cold wind that (Gm7)swept in to my (C)heart,
(Fm7)gone
with the (Bb7)lov ers who (Cm)let their dreams de (G)part.
(Cm)Where
are the (Fm)green fields that (Cm)we
(G7)used to (Cm)roam?
(Ab)I’ll
nev er (Bb9)know
what (Fm7)made you (Bb7)run a (Eb)way.
(Fm7)How can I keep (Bb9)search ing when (Fm7)dark clouds (Bb7)hide the (Eb)day?
I on ly know
there’s (Ab)noth ing here for (Fm)me,
(Cm)noth ing in this (Fm)wide world
(D)left for me to (G)see,
(G7)but (Cm)I’ll
keep on (Fm)wait in’
(Cm)’til
you re (G7)turn.
(Cm)I’ll
keep on (Fm)wait ing un (Cm)til the day you (G7)learn
you can’t be (Bb)hap py while (Gm7)your heart’s on the (C)roam.
You can’t be (Bb7)hap py un (Cm)til you bring it (G)home,
(Cm)home
to the (Fm7)green fields and (Cm)me
(G7)once a (Cm)gain.
(Cm)gain.
(Ab)Home
to the (Fm7)green fields and (Cm6)me
(G7)once a (Cm)gain.
Greenfields — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Greenfields" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 66 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 “Greenfields”
- Can I play "Greenfields" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Greenfields" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Greenfields" by The Brothers Four played in?
- Greenfields is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Greenfields"?
- The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Greenfields" 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 "Greenfields"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Greenfields"?
- "Greenfields" was originally performed by The Brothers Four. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Greenfields"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb7, Bb9, C7, Cm, Cm6, Cm7, +6 more.
- What other songs by The Brothers Four can I play here?
- Try "GREENFIELDS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Greenfields"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Greenfields" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Greenfields"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Greenfields" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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