What key is "Greenfields" in?

"Greenfields" by The Brothers Four is in the key of F with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Greenfields" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Greenfields" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Greenfields"?

This arrangement of "Greenfields" uses 15 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb7, Bb9, C, C7, Cm, Cm6, +7 more.

How long does it take to learn "Greenfields" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by The Brothers Four can I play here?

Try "GREENFIELDS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(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.

(Ab)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 (Fm6)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 (G7)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.

(Ab)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 (Fm6)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 (G7)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 by The Brothers Four

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Greenfields”

What key is "Greenfields" in?: "Greenfields" by The Brothers Four is in the key of F with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Greenfields" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Greenfields" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Greenfields"?: This arrangement of "Greenfields" uses 15 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb7, Bb9, C, C7, Cm, Cm6, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Greenfields" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by The Brothers Four can I play here?: Try "GREENFIELDS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.