I Started A Joke

by Bee Gees
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Lyrics

(G)I

start ed a (Bm)joke,

which start ed the (D7)whole

world (G)cry ing.

But (D)I

did nโ€™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)Iโ€™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)Iโ€™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 โ€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Started A Joke" by Bee Gees in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 65 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œI Started A Jokeโ€

Can I learn "I Started A Joke" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Started A Joke" with hands-separate practice in G at 65 BPM.
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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Started A Joke"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Started A Joke" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Started A Joke"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Started A Joke" is in the key of G at 65 BPM.

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