I'm Sorry

by John Denver
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Lyrics

It’s (G)cold here in the cit y,

it (Am)al ways seems that way.

And I’ve (D7)I been think in’ a bout you you al most (G)ev ’ry day.

But Think in’ a bout the good times,

that (Am)think in’ a bout the rain,

(D7)think in’ a bout how bad it feels

a (G)lone a gain.

I’m (C)sor ry for the way things are in (G)Chi na,

I’m (C)sor ry things ain’t (D7)what they used to be.

But (C)more than an y thing (D7)else,

I’m (G)sor ry for my self

’cause you’re not lieve here (G)went with me.

Our (G)friends all ask a bout you.

I (Am)say you’re do in’ fine.

And I’ve (D7)I ex pect to a hear from you

al most (G)an y time.

But they all a know I’m cry

in’,

that (Am)I in’ can’t sleep at night.

(D7)They all a know I’m

dy it in’ down (G)deep in side.

I’m (C)sor ry if for all the lies I (G)told you,

I’m (C)sor ry for the (D7)things I did n’t say.

But (C)more than an y thing (D7)else,

I’m (G)sor ry for my self.

I can’t be with you (G)went a way.

Our

(G)Hmm

(Am)hmm

(D7)hmm.

I’m

I'm Sorry by John Denver

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I'm Sorry”

What key is "I'm Sorry" in?
"I'm Sorry" by John Denver is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I'm Sorry" 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'm Sorry" 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.
What chords are used in "I'm Sorry"?
This arrangement of "I'm Sorry" uses 6 chords: Am, C, D, D7, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "I'm Sorry" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.