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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Harlem Nocturne" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Harlem Nocturne”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Harlem Nocturne"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Harlem Nocturne". Key of C, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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