In the (G)shade of the old ap ple tree,
where the love in your (D7)eyes I could see,
when the (D7)voice that I heard, like the (G)song of the bird, seem’d to (A7)whis per sweet mu sic to me.
I could (G)hear the dull buzz of the bee,
in the blos soms as (D7)you said to me,
with a (D)heart that is true, I’ll be (G)wait ing for (C)you, in (Cm)the (G)shade (E7)of the (A7)old (D7)ap ple tree.
In the (G)shade of the old ap ple tree,
where the love in your (D7)eyes I could see,
when the (D7)voice that I heard, like the (G)song of the bird, seem’d to (A7)whis per sweet mu sic to me.
I could (G)hear the dull buzz of the bee,
in the blos soms as (D7)you said to me,
with a (D)heart that is true, I’ll be (G)wait ing for (C)you, in (Cm)the (G)shade (E7)of the (A7)old (D7)ap ple tree.
In the tree.
In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree by Louis Armstrong
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree”
- What key is "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" in?
- "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" by Louis Armstrong is in the key of G with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" 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 "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Louis Armstrong can I play here?
- Try "BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE", "JUST A GIGOLO", "DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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