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(Am)Why did I wan der
(D)here and there and yon der,
(C)wast ing pre cious (Dm)time
(C)for no rea son or (F)rhyme?
(B7)Is n’t it a pit y?
were (Bb)Is n’t it a (A)crime?
(D9)My jour ney’s end ed;
(D)ev ’ry thing is splen did.
(C)Meet ing you to (Am6)day
(Em)has giv en me a (A)won der ful i de a, (D7sus)here
(D7)I
(Dm7)stay!
(C)It’s a fun ny thing;
I look at you,
I get a thrill
I nev er knew.
(C)Is n’t it a pit y
we (C)nev er (Dm7)met (F)be (C)fore?
(C)Here we are at last!
It’s like a dream!
The two of us,
a per fect team!
(C)Is n’t it a pit y
we (C)nev er (Dm7)met (F)be (C)fore?
I (Dm)mag ine all (Am6)the (Em)lone ly years we’ve (B)wast ed:
(Em)you, with the neigh bors,
(A7)I, my sil ly la bors.
What joys (G)un (D)tast ed.
(G7)You, read ing Hein e,
(F9)I, some where in Chi na.
(C)Hap pi est of men
I’m sure to be,
if on ly you
will say to me,
(C)“It’s an aw ful pit y we (Fmaj7)nev er, (Em7)nev er (Dm7)met (G)be (C)fore.”
(C)It’s a fun ny thing;
I look at you,
I get a thrill
I nev er knew.
(C)Is n’t it a pit y
we (C)nev er (Dm7)met (F)be (C)fore?
(C)Here we are at last!
It’s like a dream!
The two of us,
a per fect team!
(C)Is n’t it a pit y
we (C)nev er (Dm7)met (F)be (C)fore?
I (Dm)mag ine all (Am6)the (Em)lone ly years we’ve (B)wast ed:
(Em)you, with the neigh bors,
(A7)I, my sil ly la bors.
What joys (G)un (D)tast ed.
(G7)You, read ing Hein e,
(F9)I, some where in Chi na.
(C)Let’s for get the past,
let’s both a gree
that I’m for you
and you’re for me,
(C)and it’s such a pit y we (Fmaj7)nev er, (Em7)nev er (Dm7)met (G)be (C)fore.”
(C)fore.
Isn't It A Pity? — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Isn't It A Pity?" 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 C, 72 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 “Isn't It A Pity?”
- Can I play "Isn't It A Pity?" 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 "Isn't It A Pity?" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Isn't It A Pity?" by George Gershwin played in?
- Isn't It A Pity? is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Isn't It A Pity?"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Isn't It A Pity?" 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 "Isn't It A Pity?"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Isn't It A Pity?"?
- "Isn't It A Pity?" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
- Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Isn't It A Pity?"?
- 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. "Isn't It A Pity?" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Isn't It A Pity?"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Isn't It A Pity?" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.