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.
(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Greenfields" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 80 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”
- Why does "Greenfields" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Greenfields".
- 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 80 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 15 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb7, Bb9, C, C7, Cm, Cm6, +7 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 real sheet music for "Greenfields"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Greenfields".
- Can I see all the notes in "Greenfields"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 80 BPM.
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