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(G)I
start ed a (Bm)joke,
which start ed the (D7)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 (D7)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,
hurt ing
my (Am7)head
from things that
I (D)said.
Till (G)I
fi nal ly (Bm)died,
which start ed the (D7)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,
hurt ing
my (Am7)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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"I Started A Joke" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 65 BPM.
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About “I Started A Joke”
- Why does "I Started A Joke" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "I Started A Joke".
- What key is "I Started A Joke" by Bee Gees played in?
- I Started A Joke is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Started A Joke"?
- The arrangement plays at 65 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Started A Joke" 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 "I Started A Joke"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Started A Joke"?
- "I Started A Joke" was originally performed by Bee Gees. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Bee Gees can I play here?
- Try "EMOTION", "SECRET LOVE", "YOU WIN AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "I Started A Joke"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I Started A Joke".
- Can I see all the notes in "I Started A Joke"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 65 BPM.
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