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As my life
goes
(F)on, I be lieve
(G7)some how some thing’s (C)changed,
some thing deep in side,
a (F)part (Gm)of (F)me.
There’s a (C)strange
new
(F)light in my eyes.
(G7)Things I’ve nev er (C)known,
chang I ing my life,
chang ing (Dm7)me.
I’ve been (Dm7)search in’
so long
(G)to find an an swer.
(G)Now I (C)know my life has mean ing,
ooh.
Now I see
my
(F)self as I am,
(G7)feel ing ver y (C)free.
Life is ev ’ry thing
it’s (F)meant (Gm)to (F)be.
When my (C)days
have
(F)come to an end,
(G7)I will un der (C)stand
what I left be hind,
part of (Dm7)me.
I’ve been (Dm7)search in’
so long
(G)to find an an swer.
(G)Now I (C)know my life has mean ing,
ooh.
ing,
whoa, (E)oh.
Search in’
for an an swer
to the ques tion,
oh yeah,
“Who am I?”
May be
it’s true,
(D)it’s on ly (A)nat ’ral,
good things
in life
(D)take a long (A)time.
(I've Been) Searchin' So Long — Simple Sheet Music
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"(I've Been) Searchin' So Long" 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, 95 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've Been) Searchin' So Long”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long"?
- 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 "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long" by Chicago played in?
- (I've Been) Searchin' So Long 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 "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long"?
- The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long" 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've Been) Searchin' So Long"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long"?
- "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long" was originally performed by Chicago. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Chicago can I play here?
- Try "WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME", "LOOK AWAY", "FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY". 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 "(I've Been) Searchin' So Long". Key of C, 95 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.