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(C)Late ly I have had the strang est (Am7)feel ing
(Dm7)with no viv id rea son here to (G)find.
(Dm7)Yet the thought of los ing you’s been hang ing
’round my (C)mind.
Far more fre quent ly you’re wear ing (Am)per fume
I (Dm7)with, you say, no spec ial place to (G)go.
But (Dm7)when I ask, will you be com ing back soon,
you don’t (C)know,
nev er (C7)know.
Well, (F6)I’m a man of man y wish es, (Fm)hope my prem o ni tion miss es, but (Em7)what I real ly feel,
my (A7sus)eyes won’t let me (A9)hide, ’cause they (Dm7)al
(Em7)ways
(Fm7)start
(G7)to
(C)cry;
’cause this (Dm7)time
(Em7)could
(Fm7)mean
(G7)good
(C)bye.
(Dm7)time
(Em7)could
(Fm7)mean
(Gm7)good
(Abmaj7)bye,
(Bbm7)good
(Cm7)bye.
(B)Oh,
(Bb6)I’m a of man y wish es, (Bbm6)hope my pre mo ni tion miss es, but (Am7)what I real ly feel,
my (D7sus)eyes won’t let me (D9)hide, ’cause they (Gm7)al
(Am7)ways
(Bbm7)start
(C7)to
(F)cry,
’cause this (Gm7)time
(Am7)could
(Bbm7)mean
(C7)good
(F)bye.
Lately — Simple Sheet Music
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"Lately" 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, 69 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Lately”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lately"?
- 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 "Lately" by Stevie Wonder played in?
- Lately 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 "Lately"?
- The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lately" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Lately"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lately"?
- "Lately" was originally performed by Stevie Wonder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Stevie Wonder can I play here?
- Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "PART TIME LOVER", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY". 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 "Lately". Key of C, 69 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.