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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Write The Songs" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Write The Songs”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Write The Songs" 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 Write The Songs" is in Bb.
- What key is "I Write The Songs" by Barry Manilow played in?
- I Write The Songs is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Write The Songs"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Write The Songs" 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 Write The Songs"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Write The Songs"?
- "I Write The Songs" was originally performed by Barry Manilow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "I Write The Songs" 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 Write The Songs" is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Write The Songs"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.