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Pick a learning view.
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Melissa" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 120 BPM.
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About “Melissa”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Melissa" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Melissa" is in A.
- What key is "Melissa" by Allman Brothers played in?
- Melissa is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Melissa"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Melissa" 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 "Melissa"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Melissa"?
- "Melissa" was originally performed by Allman Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Melissa"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, B, Bm, C#m, Cmaj7, D, E, Emaj7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Allman Brothers can I play here?
- Try "BLUE SKY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Melissa" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Melissa" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Melissa"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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