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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" 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, 135 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 “In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree”
- Can I play "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" 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 "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" by Louis Armstrong played in?
- In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree 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 "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" 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 "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree"?
- "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" was originally performed by Louis Armstrong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree"?
- 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. "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.