Other arrangements of Little Black Dress
Pick a learning view.
(G)O kay,
I can see it now; it’s all the (D)same thing, just dif f’rent wrap ping a round it.
(Dm)No need
to soft en your words; they’re (C)still gon na hurt, so (Cm)don’t pull punch es.
(G)I tried to be ev ’ry thing you ev er want ed.
(D)Some times, I e ven stood on my heart and stomped.
(Dm)Now I’m
fi n’lly a lone and (C)dressed for the show, but (Cm)go ing no where.
They don’t need to (C)see me (Cm)cry ing.
I’ll get my lit tle black dress on,
and if I put on my fa v’rite song,
I’m gon na dance un til you’re all gone.
I’ll get my (Cm)lit tle black dress on.
You came,
lift ed me up, but then you dropped a (D)hur ri cane.
Now, I’m fight ing to find the ground a gain
to stead y my feet, get (C)up off my knees, and (Cm)just re mem ber that (G)I am
more than just some bod y’s pup pet.
(D)I’ve can
find the cord, and then I’ve cut it.
(F)I stand
a pret ty good chance to (C)dust my self off and dance.
I’ll get my lit tle black dress on,
and if I put on my fa v’rite song,
I’m gon na dance un til you’re all gone.
I’ll get my (Cm)lit tle black dress on.
I’ve got my lit tle black dress on,
and if I tell my self that noth ing’s wrong,
this does n’t have to be a sad song,
not with my lit tle black dress on.
It’s time to con nect the dots,
draw a dif f’rent pic ture of,
and paint it with the col ors of
ev ’ry thing I ev er was.
Re turn to the scene of the crime,
the day I let the mu sic die,
and re write the fi nal lines.
’Cause this time, I,
I’ll get my lit tle black dress on.
Little Black Dress — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Little Black Dress" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 120 BPM.
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About “Little Black Dress”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Little Black Dress" 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. "Little Black Dress" is in G.
- What key is "Little Black Dress" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Little Black Dress 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 "Little Black Dress"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Little Black Dress" 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 "Little Black Dress"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Little Black Dress"?
- "Little Black Dress" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Little Black Dress"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bm, C, Cm, Cm6, D, D6, Dm, Em, +2 more.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Little Black Dress" 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. "Little Black Dress" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Little Black Dress"?
- 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.