Harlem Nocturne

by Earle Hagen
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Lyrics

Deep mu sic fills the night

deep in the heart of (Dm)Har lem.

And though the stars are bright,

the (F)dark ness is (F7)taunt (E7)ing (Am)me.

Oh, what a sad re frain,

a noc turne born in (Dm)Har lem,

That mel an cho ly strain

for (F)ev er is (F7)haunt (E7)ing (Am)me.

The (C7)mel o dy clings

a (C7)round my heart strings.

It (C7)won’t let me go when I’m (C7)lone ly.

I (F7)hear it in dreams,

and (F7)some how it seems

it (C7)makes (CN.C.)me weep and I can’t (G7)sleep.

An (C7)In di go tune

a (C7)sings to the moon

the (C7)lone some re frain of a (C7)lov er.

The (F7)mel o dy sighs,

it (F7)laughs and it cries,

a (C7)moon (CN.C.)in blue that I can’t (G7)sleep.

An walks the (Bb7)long night (Am)through.

Though when the dawn is gone

the mel o dy lives (Dm)e ver

for lone ly hearts to learn

Of (F)love in a (F7)Har lem (E7)noc (Am)turne.

Harlem Nocturne — Piano Lead Sheet

"Harlem Nocturne" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 90 BPM.

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

About “Harlem Nocturne

Where are the chord symbols for "Harlem Nocturne" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Harlem Nocturne" is in C.
What key is "Harlem Nocturne" by Earle Hagen played in?
Harlem Nocturne is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Harlem Nocturne"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Harlem Nocturne" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Harlem Nocturne"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Harlem Nocturne"?
"Harlem Nocturne" was originally performed by Earle Hagen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Does "Harlem Nocturne" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Harlem Nocturne" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Harlem Nocturne"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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