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I can hear the bells.
Well, don’t cha hear ’em chime?
Can’t ’cha feel my (Dm)heart beat keep ing (G)per
fect time?
And (Csus)all (C)be cause he
touched me.
He looked at me and stared.
Yes, he bumped me.
My heart was un pre pared when he tapped me and (F)knocked me off my feet.
(G7sus)One lit tle (G7)touch, now my (Bbmaj9)life’s com plete.
’Cause when he nudged me, love put me in a fix.
Yes, it hit me just like a ton of bricks.
Yes, my heart burst.
Now I (F)know what life’s a bout.
(F)One lit tle (G7)touch and love’s (F)knocked (Csus)me out, (C)and (F)I can hear the bells.
My head is spin (F)ning.
(Dm)I can hear the bells.
Some thing’s be gin (Dm)ning.
(Bb)Ev ’ry bod y says that a (F)girl who looks like me (F)can’t win his (G7)love.
Well, just (Dm)wait (C)and (Bb)see, (C)’cause (F)I can hear the bells.
Just hear them chim (F)ing.
(Dm)I can hear the bells.
My tem p’ra ture’s climb (Dm)ing.
I (Bb)can’t con tain my joy ’cause I (F)fin ’ly found the boy I’ve been (F)miss (G7)in’.
(C7sus)Lis ten!
I can hear the (F)be ells.
Round one, he’ll ask me on a date, and (Gb)then round two, I’ll primp, but won’t be late be (Ebm)cause round three’s when we (Gb)kiss in side his car.
Won’t (Gb)go all the (Ab7)way, but I’ll (Gb)go pret (Db)ty (Dbsus2)far.
(Db)Then round four, he’ll ask me for my hand, and (Gb)then round five, we’ll book the wed ding band, so (Ebm)by round six, Am ber, (Gb)much to your sur prise, this (Gb)heav y weight (Ab7)cham pi on (Ebm)takes (Db)the (Cb)prize (Db)and (Gb)I can hear the bells.
My ears are ring (Gb)ing.
(Ebm)I can hear the bells.
The brides maids are sing (Ebm)ing.
(Cb)Ev ’ry bod y says that a (Gb)guy who’s such a gem (Ab7sus)won’t look my (Ab7)way.
Well, the (Ebm)laugh’s (Db)on (Cb)them (Db)’cause (Gb)I can hear the bells.
My fa ther will smile...
(Ebm)I can hear the bells.
...as he walks me down the aisle.
My (Cb)moth er starts to cry, but I can’t (Gb)see ’cause Link and I are French (Gb)kiss (Ab7)in’.
(Db7sus)Lis ten!
I can hear the (Gb)bells.
(G)I can hear the bells.
My head is reel (G)in’.
(Em)I can hear the bells.
I can’t stop the peal (Em)in’.
(C)Ev ’ry bod y warns that he (G)won’t like what he’ll see, but (G)I know that (A7)he’ll look in (Em)side (D)of (C)me.
(D)Yeah, (G)I can hear the bells.
To day’s just the start ’cause (Em)I can hear the bells, and ’til death do us part.
(Em)And (C)e ven when we die we’ll look (G)down from up a bove, re (Am7)mem ber ing the night that we (G)two fell in love.
(G7)We (C)both will share a tear, and he’ll (G)whis per as we’re rem i (G)nisc (A)in’.
(D7sus)Lis ten!
I can hear the (G)bells.
I can hear the bells.
I can hear the (G)bells.
I Can Hear The Bells — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Can Hear The Bells" 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 Bb, 54 BPM.
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About “I Can Hear The Bells”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Can Hear The Bells"?
- 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 "I Can Hear The Bells" by Marc Shaiman played in?
- I Can Hear The Bells is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Can Hear The Bells"?
- The arrangement plays at 54 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Can Hear The Bells" 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 "I Can Hear The Bells"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Can Hear The Bells"?
- "I Can Hear The Bells" was originally performed by Marc Shaiman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Can Hear The Bells"?
- This arrangement uses 27 chords: A, A7, Ab7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj9, C, +19 more.
- What other songs by Marc Shaiman can I play here?
- Try "MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW", "Big, Blonde And Beautiful (from Hairspray)", "Good Morning Baltimore". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 "I Can Hear The Bells". Key of Bb, 54 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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