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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Greenfields" by The Brothers Four: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Greenfields" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Greenfields" by The Brothers Four. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Greenfields" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Greenfields" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.