(G)I
start ed a (Bm)joke
which start ed the (D)whole
world (G)cry ing,
but (D)I
did n’t (G)see
that the (D)joke
was on (G)me,
oh,
(C)no.
(G)I
start ed to (Bm)cry
which start ed the (D)whole
world (G)laugh ing;
oh, if (D)I’d
on ly (G)seen
that the (D)joke
was on (G)me.
(Em)I
looked at the (Bm)skies,
run ning my (C)hands
o ver my (G)eyes;
and (Bm)I
fell out
of (Em)bed,
(Em)hurt ing
my (Am)head
from things that
I (D)said.
Till (G)I
fi nal ly (Bm)died
which start ed the (D)whole
world (G)liv ing;
oh, if (D)I’d
on ly (G)seen
that the (D)joke
was on (G)me.
(Em)I
looked at the (Bm)skies,
run ning my (C)hands
o ver my (G)eyes;
and (Bm)I
fell out
of (Em)bed,
(Em)hurt ing
my (Am)head
from things that
I (D)said.
Till
Till (G)me,
(Bm)oh,
(C)no,
that the (D)joke
was on (G)me,
(G)oh.
I Started A Joke by Bee Gees
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “I Started A Joke”
- What key is "I Started A Joke" in?
- "I Started A Joke" by Bee Gees is in the key of G with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "I Started A Joke" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "I Started A Joke" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "I Started A Joke"?
- This arrangement of "I Started A Joke" uses 6 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, G.
- How long does it take to learn "I Started A Joke" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Bee Gees can I play here?
- Try "EMOTION", "SECRET LOVE", "YOU WIN AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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