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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I'm Sorry" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “I'm Sorry”

Can I play "I'm Sorry" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I'm Sorry" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I'm Sorry" by John Denver played in?
I'm Sorry 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'm Sorry"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'm Sorry" 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'm Sorry"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'm Sorry"?
"I'm Sorry" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I'm Sorry"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, D, D7, Em, G.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I'm Sorry"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I'm Sorry" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I'm Sorry"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I'm Sorry" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.