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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Macarthur Park" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Macarthur Park"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Macarthur Park". Key of G, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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