Greenfields

by The Brothers Four
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Greenfields" by The Brothers Four in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of F. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 66 BPM.

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

About “Greenfields

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Greenfields"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature F. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Greenfields" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature F, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 66 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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