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Pick a learning view.
In a bar in To le do a cross from the de pot, on a bar stool she took off her ring.
From I (Cm)thought I’d get clos er, to so (F7)I walked on o ver.
I (Cm)sat down and (F7)asked her her name.
When the drinks fin ’ly hit her, she said, “I’m no quit ter, but I fin ’ly quit (Bb7)liv ing on (Eb)dreams.
I’m (F7)hun gry for (Cm7)laugh ter and (F)here ev er af ter I’m (F7)af ter what ev er the oth er life (Bb)brings.”
In the mir ror, I saw him and I close ly watched him.
I I thought how he looked out of place.
From He (Cm)came to the wom an to who (F7)sat there ho side me, he (Cm)had a strange (F7)look on his face.
When The big hands were cal loused, he looked like a moun tain; for a min ute I (Bb7)thought I was (Eb)dead.
But (F7)he start ed (Cm7)shak ing, his (F)big heart was break ing, he (F7)af ter what ev er the oth er life (Bb)brings.”
In the (F7)turned to the wom an and (Bb)said:
You picked a fine time to leave me, Lu (Eb)cille,
with four hun gry chil dren and a crop in the (Bb)field.
(Eb)I’ve had some bad times, lived through some sad times, but this time your hurt in’ won’t (Bb)heal.
You picked a (F7)fine time to leave me, Lu (Bb)cille.
leave me, Lu (Bb)cille.
You picked a (F7)fine time to leave me, Lu (Bb)cille.
Lucille — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Lucille" 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, 120 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 “Lucille”
- Can I play "Lucille" 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 "Lucille" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Lucille" by Kenny Rogers played in?
- Lucille 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 "Lucille"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lucille" 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 "Lucille"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lucille"?
- "Lucille" was originally performed by Kenny Rogers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lucille"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, Eb, F, F7.
- What other songs by Kenny Rogers can I play here?
- Try "SHE BELIEVES IN ME", "SWEET MUSIC MAN", "THROUGH THE YEARS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Lucille"?
- 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. "Lucille" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Lucille"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lucille" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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