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(Bb)Lis ten
to the (Gm)song here in my (D)heart, a (Cm7)mel o dy I start but can’t com (F7sus)plete.
(Bb)Lis ten
to the (Gm)sound from deep with (D)in.
It’s (Cm7)on ly be gin ning to find re (F7sus)lease.
Oh, the (Db)time has come for (F7)my dreams to be heard.
They will not be pushed (Fm7)a side and turned (Gb)in to your own, (Gb6)all ’cause you won’t (F7sus)lis ten.
(Bb)Lis ten: I am a lone at a (F)cross roads.
I’m not at home in my (Gm)own home, and I’ve (F6)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 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 me, but now I’ve got ta find
my own.
You should have (Bb)lis tened.
There is (Gm)some one here in (D)side, some (Cm7)one I thought had died so long a (F7sus)go.
Oh, I’m (Db)scream ing out, and (F7)my dreams will be heard.
They will not be pushed (Fm7)a side, or worse, (Gb)in to your own, (Gb6)all ’cause you won’t (F7sus)lis ten.
(Bb)Lis ten: I am a lone at a (F)cross roads.
I’m not at home in my (Gm)own home, and I’ve (F6)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 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 me, but now I’ve got ta find
my own.
You should have but now I’ve got ta find (F7sus)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 (F7sus)won’t,
(Bb)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 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 (F6)me.
But now I’ve got ta find my (F7sus)own,
my (Bb)own.
Listen — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Listen" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 90 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 “Listen”
- Why does "Listen" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Listen".
- What key is "Listen" by Beyonce played in?
- Listen 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 "Listen"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 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 Beyonce. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Listen"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Bb, Bbm7, Cm7, D, Db, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, +7 more.
- What other songs by Beyonce can I play here?
- Try "BABY BOY", "RESENTMENT", "DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Listen"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Listen".
- Can I see all the notes in "Listen"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.