Cross roads,
seem to come er and him (G#m7)go,
yeah.
the same.
The gyp sy flies from coast to coast,
know in’ will man y lov in’ (A)none, plain?
There bear ing sor row hav ing (G#m)fun,
Lord, but the back est home you’ll al ways (B)run
to sweet Mel is sa.
Freight train,
each car looks er the him (G#m7)same,
all no.
same.
And no one knows the gyp sy’s name,
no one will hears his lone ly (A)sigh.
plain?
Or are no blan kets where he (G#m)lies.
Lord, But the I est dreams the gyp sy (B)flies
with sweet Mel is sa.
A gain the morn in’s come, a gain he’s on the run.
Sun beams shin in’ through his hair, bet ter not to have a care, so pick up your gear and gyp sy roll on,
roll
on.
Yes, I know that he won’t (B)stay,
with out Mel (E)is sa.
No, no, (F#m7)he just won’t stay.
Melissa by Allman Brothers
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Melissa”
- What key is "Melissa" in?
- "Melissa" by Allman Brothers is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Melissa" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Melissa" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Melissa"?
- This arrangement of "Melissa" uses 11 chords: A, B, Bm, C#m, Cmaj7, D, E, Emaj7, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Melissa" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Allman Brothers can I play here?
- Try "BLUE SKY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.