Greensleeves

by Traditional English Folksong
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Lyrics

A las, my love, you (G)do me wrong to (F)cast me off dis (E)court eous ly; and (Am)I have lov ed (G)you so long, de (F)light ing (E)in your (Am)com pa ny.

(C)Green

sleeves was (G)all my joy,

(Am)Green

sleeves was (E)my de light;

(C)Green

sleeves was my (G)heart of gold, and who but my la dy Green

sleeves?

I have been read y (G)at your hand to (F)grant what ev er (E)you would crave.

I (Am)have both wag ered (G)life and land, your (F)love and (E)good will (Am)for to have.

(C)Green

sleeves was (G)all my joy,

(Am)Green

sleeves was (E)my de light;

(C)Green

sleeves was my (G)heart of gold, and who but my la dy Green

sleeves?

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Greensleeves โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Greensleeves" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 116 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About โ€œGreensleevesโ€

Why does "Greensleeves" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” 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 "Greensleeves".
What key is "Greensleeves" by Traditional English Folksong played in?
Greensleeves is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Greensleeves"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Greensleeves" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Greensleeves"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Greensleeves"?
"Greensleeves" was originally performed by Traditional English Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional English Folksong can I play here?
Try "Greensleeves", "Greensleeves", "Greensleeves". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Greensleeves"?
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 โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Greensleeves".
Can I see all the notes in "Greensleeves"?
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 A at 116 BPM.

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