Listen

by Beyoncé
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(F)Lis ten

to the (D)song here in my heart, a (Cm7)mel o dy I start but can’t com (F7sus4)plete.

(F)Lis ten

to the (D)sound from deep with in.

It’s (Cm7)on ly be gin ning to find re (F7sus4)lease.

Oh, the (Db)time has come for (F7)my dreams to be heard.

They will not be pushed a side and turned (Gb)in to your own (Gb6)all ’cause you won’t (F)lis ten.

(Bb)Lis ten: I am a lone at a (F)cross roads.

I’m not at home in my (F6)own home, and I’ve tried and tried to say what’s (Eb)on my mind.

(Dm7)You should have known.

(Bb)Oh, now I’m done be liev ing (F)you.

You don’t know what I’m feel ing.

I’m (Ebmaj7)more than what you (F)made of me.

I (D)fol lowed the voice you (Gm)gave to (Gm)me, but now I’ve got ta find

my own.

You should have (F)lis tened.

There is (D)some one here in side, some (Cm7)one I thought had died so long a (F7sus4)go.

Oh, I’m (Db)scream ing out, and (F7)my dreams will be heard.

They will not be pushed a side, or worse, (Gb)in to your own (Gb6)all ’cause you won’t (F)lis ten.

(Bb)Lis ten: I am a lone at a (F)cross roads.

I’m not at home in my (F6)own home, and I’ve tried and tried to say what’s (Eb)on my mind.

(Dm7)You should have known.

(Bb)Oh, now I’m done be liev ing (F)you.

You don’t know what I’m feel ing.

I’m (Ebmaj7)more than what you (F)made of me.

I (D)fol lowed the voice you (Gm)gave to (Gm)me, but now I’ve got ta find

my own.

You should have but now I’ve got ta find my own.

I don’t know where I be (F7)long, but (Bbm7)I’ll be mov ing on if you (Gb)don’t,

if you (F7sus4)won’t

(F)lis ten to the (Gm)song here in my (D)heart, a (Cm7)mel o dy I start, but I will com plete.

(Bb)Oh, now I’m done be liev ing (F)you.

You don’t know what I’m feel ing.

I’m (Ebmaj7)more than what you (F)made of me.

I (D)fol lowed the voice you think you (Gm)gave to (F)me.

But now I’ve got ta find

my own,

my (Bb)own.

Listen — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Listen" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.

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

About “Listen

Can I play "Listen" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Listen" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Listen" by Beyoncé played in?
Listen is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Listen"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Listen" 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 "Listen"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Listen"?
"Listen" was originally performed by Beyoncé. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Beyoncé can I play here?
Try "1 + 1", "LOVE ON TOP", "Best Thing I Never Had". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Listen"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Listen" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Listen"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Listen" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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