Other arrangements of Kodachrome
Pick a learning view.
(B7)When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school,
it’s a won der (B)I can think at (E)all.
(B)And my lack of e du ca tion has n’t hurt me none.
I can read the writ ing on the wall.
Ko da (A)chrome™,
it gives us those nice
bright col ors, it gives us the greens
of sum mers, makes you think all
the world’s a (E7)sun ny (A)day, (C#)oh yeah.
I got a Ni
kon cam era, I love to take a (A)pho to graph.
So ma ma don’t take
my (E7)Ko da chrome™ a way.
If you took all the girls I (E7)knew when I was sin gle
and brought ’em all to geth er for one night
(B)I know they’d nev er match my (E7)sweet i ma gi na tion.
And ev ’ry thing looks worse in black and (E)white.
Ko da (A)chrome™,
it gives us those nice
bright col ors, it gives us the greens
of sum mers, makes you think all
the world’s a (E7)sun ny (A)day, (C#)oh yeah.
I got a Ni
kon cam era, I love to take a (A)pho to graph.
So ma ma don’t take
my (E7)Ko da chrome™ a way.
Ma ma don’t (A)take
my (C#m)Ko da chrome™ a way.
Ma ma don’t (A)take
my (C#m)Ko da chrome™ a way.
Ma ma don’t
(A)Ma ma don’t take my Ko da chrome™ (C#m)ma ma don’t take my Ko da chrome™, (F#m)ma ma don’t take my Ko da chrome™ a way.
(A)Ma ma don’t take my Ko da chrome™.
(C#m)Leave your boy so far from home.
(F#m)Ma ma don’t take my Ko da chrome™ a way.
(A)Ma ma don’t take my Ko da chrome™.
(C#m)Leave your boy so far from home.
(F#m)Ma ma don’t take my Ko da chrome™ a way.
Kodachrome — Simple Sheet Music
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"Kodachrome" 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 E, 136 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 “Kodachrome”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Kodachrome"?
- 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 "Kodachrome" by Paul Simon played in?
- Kodachrome is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Kodachrome"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Kodachrome" 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 "Kodachrome"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Kodachrome"?
- "Kodachrome" was originally performed by Paul Simon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Kodachrome"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A7, B, B7, Bm, C#, C#m, D, +6 more.
- What other songs by Paul Simon can I play here?
- Try "Still Crazy After All These Years", "ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD", "Gone at Last". 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 "Kodachrome". Key of E, 136 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.
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