Johanna

by Stephen Sondheim
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Lyrics

I feel

(Fmaj7)you,

Jo (Bb)han

(Bb)na,

I feel

(F)you.

(Bb)I was half con vinced Iโ€™d wak

en, (Bb)sat is fied e nough to dream

you.

(Bb)Hap pil ly, I was mis tak

en, Jo (C)han na!

Iโ€™ll (F)steal

(Fmaj7)you,

Jo (Bb)han

(Bb)na,

Iโ€™ll steal

(F)you.

(Bb)Do they think that walls can hide

you?

(Bb)E ven now Iโ€™m at your win

dow.

(Bb)I am in the dark be side

(D7)you,

bur ied sweet ly in your yel low hair.

I (F)feel

(Fmaj7)you,

Jo (Bb)han

(Bb)na,

and one

(F)day

Iโ€™ll steal

you.

Till Iโ€™m with you then Iโ€™m with you there,

sweet ly bur ied in your yel low hair.

Johanna โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Johanna" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œJohannaโ€

Why does "Johanna" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Johanna".
What key is "Johanna" by Stephen Sondheim played in?
Johanna is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Johanna"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Johanna" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Johanna"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Johanna"?
"Johanna" was originally performed by Stephen Sondheim. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?
Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Johanna"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Johanna".
Can I see all the notes in "Johanna"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 100 BPM.