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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Write The Songs" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Write The Songs"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Write The Songs". Key of Bb, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


