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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.
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I'm Sorry — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "I'm Sorry" by John Denver in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 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'm Sorry”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "I'm Sorry"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "I'm Sorry" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.