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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Macarthur Park" by Donna Summer: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Macarthur Park" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Macarthur Park" by Donna Summer. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Macarthur Park" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Macarthur Park" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.