Other arrangements of Macarthur Park
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(Dm)Spring was re nev er wait yel ing cot for us, (Dm)girl, it ran one step a a (Eb)head as we the fol lowed in round the (Gm)dance.
Be (Dm)tween the part ed pag es and were (Dm)pressed in love’s old hot fe vered i uers ron like a strip ed pair of (Gm)pants.
Mac (C)Ar thur’s Park is melt ing in the dark,
all the sweet green ic ing (Gm7)flow ing down.
(F)Some one left the cake out in the rain;
I don’t (C)think that I can take it ’cause it (Dm7)took so long to bake it and I’ll (C)nev er have that rec i pe a (Fmaj7)gain,
oh, (Eb)no.
(Dm)Spring was re nev er wait yel ing cot for us, (Dm)girl, it ran one step a a (Eb)head as we the fol lowed in round the (Gm)knees.
The (Dm)birds like ten der ba bies in your (Dm)pressed in love’s old hot fe vered i uers ron like a strip ed pair of (Gm)trees.
Mac (C)Ar thur’s Park is melt ing in the dark,
all the sweet green ic ing (Gm7)flow ing down.
(F)Some one left the cake out in the rain;
I don’t (C)think that I can take it ’cause it (Dm7)took so long to bake it and I’ll (C)nev er have that rec i pe a (Fmaj7)gain,
oh, (Eb)no.
(F)There will be an oth er song for (Fmaj7)me
for I will (Bbmaj7)sing
(Bb6)it,
(Bbdim7)there will be an oth er dream for me,
some one will (Fsus9)bring
(F)it.
I will (Bbmaj7)drink the wine while it is warm
and nev er let you catch me (Am7)look ing at the sun,
and (Gm7)af ter all the loves of my (Gm7)life,
(Fmaj7)af ter all the (F)loves of my (Bbmaj7)life
you’ll still be the (Ebmaj7)one.
I (C7)will (F)take my life in to my (Fmaj7)hands
and I will use it.
(Bbdim7)I will win the wor ship in their eyes
and I will (Fsus9)lose
(F)it.
I will (Bbmaj7)have the things that I de sire
and my pas sion flow like (Am7)riv ers to the sky,
and (Gm7)af ter all the loves
of my (Gm7)life,
(C)oh, (Fmaj7)af ter all the loves
of my (Bbmaj7)life I’ll be think ing of (Ebmaj7)you
and won der ing (Dm)why.
Mac (F)Ar thur’s Park is melt ing in the (Fmaj7)dark, all the sweet green ic ing (Cm7)flow ing down.
(Bb)Some one left the cake out in the (Bbmaj7)rain;
I don’t (Dm)think that I can take it ’cause it (F)took so long to bake it and I’ll (B)nev er have that rec i pe a (Bbm)gain,
oh, (F)no.
Oh, (Ab)no,
(Bbsus)no,
(Bbsus)no,
no, (Fsus)oh, (Bb)no.
Macarthur Park — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Macarthur Park" 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 G, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Macarthur Park”
- Can I play "Macarthur Park" 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 "Macarthur Park" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Macarthur Park" by Donna Summer played in?
- Macarthur Park 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 "Macarthur Park"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Macarthur Park" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Macarthur Park"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Macarthur Park"?
- "Macarthur Park" was originally performed by Donna Summer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Macarthur Park"?
- This arrangement uses 44 chords: A, Ab, Ab7, Abmaj7, Am, Am7, Baug, Bb, +36 more.
- What other songs by Donna Summer can I play here?
- Try "BAD GIRLS", "SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY", "HOT STUFF". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Macarthur Park"?
- 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. "Macarthur Park" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Macarthur Park"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Macarthur Park" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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