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I (Eb)had my self a (Bb7)true love, a (Eb)true love who was (Bb7)some thin’ to (Eb)see.
I (Eb)had my self a (Bbm)true love, at (Eb)least that’s what I (G)kept on tell in’ (Db6)me.
The (Fm9)first
thing in the (Ab9)morn in’,
(Eb)I still try to (Fm7)think up a way
to be with him (Gm6)some
part of the (D)eve nin’,
and (Gm)that’s the way I (Gdim7)live through the (Fm7)day.
She (Eb)had her self a (Fm7)true love, but (Eb)now he’s gone and (Bb7)left her for (Eb)good.
The (Eb)Lord knows, I done (Bbm7)heard those back yard (Eb)whis pers go in’ (Bb7#5)’round
the neigh bor hood.
There (Abmaj7)may
be a lot of (Adim7)things I miss,
a (Eb)lot of things I (Gbdim7)don’t know, but I (F)do know (G)this:
(Fm7)now I ain’t got (Eb6)no love, and (Abmaj7)once up on a (Adim7)time, I (Bb13)had a (Eb)true love.
In the (Eb)eve
nin’ by the (Bb13)door
(Bb7#5)way, while I (G)stand there and wait for his (C7)com in’,
with the (Abmaj7)house
swept and the (Abm(maj7))clothes
(Gm7)hung and the (Cm)pot on (Cm)the stove there (Cm7)a (F9)hum min’,
where is (Fm7)he while I (F9)watch the ris in’ (Bb)moon?
(Bb7)With that (Cm)gal in that (B)damn (F9)old sa (Bb13)loon!
No!
That ain’t the (D)way that it (Bbm)used to be.
No!
And ev ’ry (D)bod y keeps tell in’ (Bbm)me.
There (Abmaj7)may
be a lot of (Adim7)things I miss,
a (Eb)lot of things I (Gbdim7)don’t know, but I (F)do know (G)this:
now I ain’t got no love,
and (Eb)once up on a time, I (Bb13)had a (Eb)true love.
I Had Myself A True Love — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Had Myself A True Love" 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 Eb, 92 BPM.
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About “I Had Myself A True Love”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Had Myself A True Love"?
- 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 Had Myself A True Love" by Audra McDonald played in?
- I Had Myself A True Love is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Had Myself A True Love"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Had Myself A True Love" 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 Had Myself A True Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Had Myself A True Love"?
- "I Had Myself A True Love" was originally performed by Audra McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Had Myself A True Love"?
- This arrangement uses 33 chords: Ab, Ab6, Ab9, Abm6, AbmMaj7, Abmaj7, Adim7, B7, +25 more.
- What other songs by Audra McDonald can I play here?
- Try "WHEN DID I FALL IN LOVE", "WAS THAT YOU?", "LAY DOWN YOUR HEAD". 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 Had Myself A True Love". Key of Eb, 92 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.