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I can (Bb)tell by the (Bbsus)way you’re walk ing
that you (Eb)don’t thing want n’t (Bb)com ting pa (F)ny.
I’ll you (Bb)let you a lone, ble and I’ll (Bb)let you walk on, and in your (Eb)own good (Bb)time on you’ll (F)be
And when you’re (Eb)back where the (Bb)sun can be (Gm)find you that you’ll (Eb)un like der the (Bb)wise wish ing (F)tree.
And with (Bb)all of them (Eb)made, we’ll lie (Bb)un der the shade, on and (Eb)call it a (Bb)ju bi lee.
And I can (Bb)tell by the (Bbsus)way you’re talk ing
that the (Eb)past thing is n’t (Bb)let e you (F)go.
There’s you (Bb)on ly so long ble you can (Bb)take it all on, and then the (Eb)wrong’s good (Bb)be that its (F)own.
And when you (Eb)read y to (Bb)leave it i (Gm)hind you, that we’re (Eb)look like back and (Bb)all that you’ll (F)see
is the (Bb)wreck age and (Eb)rust that you (Bb)left in the dust on your (Eb)call it a (Bb)ju bi lee.
And I can (Eb)way to the (F)ju bi (Bb)lee.
And I can (Bb)tell by the (F)way you’re lis t’ning
that you’re (Eb)still ex (Bb)pect ing to (F)hear
your (Bb)name be ing (Bbsus)called, like a (Bb)sum mons to all who have (Eb)failed to ac (Bb)count for their doubts and their fears.
They can’t (Eb)add up to (Bb)much with out you.
And so (Eb)if it were just up to (F)me,
I’d take (Bb)hold of your (Eb)hand, say ing, (Bb)“Come hear the band; play your (Eb)song at the (F)ju bi (Bb)lee.”
And I can (Eb)nounc ing the (Bb)ju bi lee.
And I can (Bb)tell by the (Bbsus)way you’re (Bb)stand ing, with your (Eb)eyes (Bb)fill ing with (F)tears,
that it’s (Bb)hab it a (Bbsus)lone keeps you (Bb)turn ing for home, e ven (Eb)though your (Bb)home is right (F)here,
where the (Eb)peo ple who (Bb)love you are (Gm)gath ered,
(Eb)un der the (Bb)wise wish ing (F)tree.
May we (Bb)all be con (Bbsus)sid ered, then (Bb)straight on de liv ered (Eb)down to the (Bb)ju bi lee.
’Cause the (Eb)peo ple who (Bb)love you are (Gm)wait ing, and they’ll (Eb)wait just as (Bb)long as need (F)be.
When we (Bb)look back and say those were (Bb)hal cy on days, we’re (Eb)talk ing ’bout (F)ju bi (Bb)lee.
Jubilee — Simple Sheet Music
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"Jubilee" 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 Bb, 168 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Jubilee”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Jubilee"?
- 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 "Jubilee" by Mary Chapin Carpenter played in?
- Jubilee is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jubilee"?
- The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Jubilee" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Jubilee"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Jubilee"?
- "Jubilee" was originally performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Jubilee"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Bbsus4, Eb, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter can I play here?
- Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "SHUT UP AND KISS ME", "CLOSER AND CLOSER APART". 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 "Jubilee". Key of Bb, 168 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.