What key is "I Write The Songs" in?

"I Write The Songs" by Barry Manilow is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "I Write The Songs" 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 Write The Songs" 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.

How long does it take to learn "I Write The Songs" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Barry Manilow can I play here?

Try "THIS CAN'T BE REAL", "CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU", "JUMP SHOUT BOOGIE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’ve been a (D7sus)live for ev (D7)er, (Gm7)and I wrote the (C)ver y first (F6)song.

I put the words and the (Dm)mel o dies to (Dm)geth er, I am (G7)mu sic and I write the (Gm7)songs.

I write the songs that make the (Gm)whole world sing.

I write the songs of love and (F)spe cial things.

I write the (Dm(maj7))songs that (Dm7)make the (Gsus)young girls (G)cry.

I write the songs, I write the (F)songs.

My home lies (D7sus)deep with in (D7)you (Gm7)and I’ve got my (C)own place in (F6)soul.

Now, when I look out the (Dm)through your dies eyes (Dm)geth er, I I’m (G7)young again even though I’m very (Gm7)old.

I write the songs that make the (Gm)whole world sing.

I write the songs of love and (F)spe cial things.

I write the (Dm(maj7))songs that (Dm7)make the (Gsus)young girls (G)cry.

I write the songs, I write the (F)songs.

(F)songs.

Oh, my (Esus)mu sic makes you (E)dance and gets your (Em)spir it to take a (E)chance,

and I wrote some (A)rock ’n’ roll so (F#m7)you can move.

(G7sus)Mu sic fills your (G7)heart, well, that’s a (G7sus)real fine place to (G7)start.

It’s from (C7)me, it’s for you, it’s from you, it’s for me, it’s a (C7sus)world (C7)wide (C7sus)sym pho (C)ny.

I write the songs that make the (Bm)whole world sing.

I write the songs of love and (A)spe cial things.

I write the (F#m(maj7))songs that (F#m7)make the (B)young girls cry.

I write the songs, I write the (F#m7)songs.

I am (Bm7)mu sic, and I write the (A)songs.

I Write The Songs by Barry Manilow

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Write The Songs”

What key is "I Write The Songs" in?: "I Write The Songs" by Barry Manilow is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Write The Songs" 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 Write The Songs" 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.
How long does it take to learn "I Write The Songs" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Barry Manilow can I play here?: Try "THIS CAN'T BE REAL", "CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU", "JUMP SHOUT BOOGIE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.