Other arrangements of Greenfields
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Greenfields" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Greenfields"?
- 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 "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 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 "Greenfields". Key of F, 66 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.
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