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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? — Simple Sheet Music
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"Isn't It A Pity?" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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?”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Isn't It A Pity?"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Isn't It A Pity?". Key of C, 72 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.