Greensleeves

by Traditional English Folksong
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Lyrics

A (Em)las, my (G)love, you (D)do me (Bm)wrong to (Em)cast me (C)off dis (B)cour teous ly.

And (Em)I (D)have (G)loved I (D)you so (Bm)long, de (Em)light ing (B)in your (Em)com pa ny.

(G)Green sleeves was (D)all my (Bm)joy; (Em)Green (C)sleeves was (B)my de light.

(G)Green

sleeves was my (D)heart of (Bm)gold, and (Em)who but my (B)la dy (Em)Green

sleeves?

If (Em)you in (G)tend thus (D)to dis (Bm)dain, it (Em)does the (C)more en (B)rap ture me.

And (Em)e (D)ven (G)so, i (D)still re (Bm)main a (Em)lov er (B)in cap (Em)tiv i ty.

(G)Green

sleeves was (D)all my (Bm)joy;

(Em)Green

(C)sleeves was (B)my de light.

(G)Green

sleeves was my (D)heart of (Bm)gold, and (Em)who but my (B)la dy (Em)Green

sleeves?

A (Em)Green

sleeves?

Greensleeves โ€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Greensleeves" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 150 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œGreensleevesโ€

Can I play "Greensleeves" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Greensleeves" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Greensleeves" by Traditional English Folksong played in?
Greensleeves is arranged in the key of E 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 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Greensleeves" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Greensleeves"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "Greensleeves" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Greensleeves"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Greensleeves" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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