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(D7sus)When I think back on all the crap I learned in (C)high school,
it’s a won der (D)I can think at (G)all.
(D7sus)And my lack of e du ca tion has n’t (C)hurt me none.
I can read the (D)writ ing on the (G)wall.
(G7)Ko da (C)chrome,
it gives me those nice
bright (G)col ors, it gives us the (C)greens
of sum mers, makes you think all
the (G)world’s a sun ny (C)day, (E)oh (A)yeah.
I got a Ni
kon (G)cam era, I love to take a (C)pho to graph.
So, ma ma don’t take
my (G7)Ko da chrome a (C)way.
If you took all the girls I (G7)knew when I was (C)sin gle
and brought ’em all to (D)geth er for one (G)night,
I know they’d (Gmaj7)nev er match my (G7)sweet i ma gi (C)na tion.
And ev ’ry thing looks (G)worse (D)in black and (G)white.
(G7)Ko da Ma ma don’t (C)take
my (Em)Ko da chrome a (Am)way.
Ma ma don’t (C)take
my (Em)Ko da chrome a (Am)way.
Ma ma don’t
(C)Ma ma don’t take my Ko da chrome, (Em)Ma ma don’t take my Ko da chrome, (Am)Ma ma don’t take my Ko da chrome a way.
(C)Ma ma don’t take my Ko da chrome, (Em)Ma ma don’t take my Ko da chrome, (Am)Ma ma don’t take my Ko da chrome a way.
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Kodachrome™ — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Kodachrome™" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 150 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 “Kodachrome™”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Kodachrome™" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Kodachrome™" is in G.
- What key is "Kodachrome™" by Paul Simon played in?
- Kodachrome™ is arranged in the key of G 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 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Kodachrome™" 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 "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 other songs by Paul Simon can I play here?
- Try "Still Crazy After All These Years", "KODACHROME", "ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Kodachrome™" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Kodachrome™" is in the key of G at 150 BPM.
- What chords are in "Kodachrome™"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.