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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Started A Joke" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 65 BPM.
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About “I Started A Joke”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Started A Joke" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Started A Joke" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "I Started A Joke" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Started A Joke" is in the key of G at 65 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Started A Joke"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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