Other arrangements of Melissa
Pick a learning view.
Cross roads
seem to come and (Bm7)go,
(Am7)yeah.
the same.
The gyp sy flies from coast to (Am7)coast,
know in’ man he y be lov in’ (C)none, plain?
There bear ing sor row hav ing (Bm)fun,
Lord, but the back est home you’ll al ways (D)run
to sweet Mel is sa.
Freight train,
each car looks the (Bm7)same,
(Am7)all no.
same.
And no one knows the gyp sy’s (Am7)name,
no one hears he his be lone ly (C)sigh.
plain?
Or are no blan kets where he (Bm)lies.
Lord, But the I est dreams the gyp sy (D)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 (C)roll on,
roll on.
Yes, I know that he won’t (D)stay,
with out Mel (G)is sa.
No, no, (Am7)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, 78 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 The Allman Brothers Band 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 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Melissa" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 The Allman Brothers Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 78 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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