What key is "Memory" in?

"Memory" by Andrew Lloyd Webber is in the key of C with a tempo of 99 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Memory" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Memory" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Memory" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?

Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Mid night,

not a sound from the (Am)pave ment.

Has the moon lost her (F)mem ’ry?

She is smil ing a (Em)lone.

In the (Dm7)lamp light the with ered leaves col (Am7)lect at my feet

and the

be gins to (C)moan.

Mem ’ry.

All a lone in the (Am)moon light,

I can smile at the (F)old days,

I was beau ti ful (Em)then.

I re (Dm7)mem ber the time I knew what (Am7)hap pi ness was.

Let the

be gins to (C)moan.

(G7sus)mem ’ry

live a (C)gain.

(Em)Ev ’ry (F)street lamp (Em)seems to (F)beat a (Em)fa tal (C)is (D)tic (G)warn ing.

The (Em)Some one (A7)mut ters and a (Dmaj7)street lamp (Gmaj7)gut ters

and soon it (A7)will be (D)morn

ing.

(C)Day light.

I must wait for the (Am)sun rise,

I must think of a (F)new life

and I must n’t give (Em)in.

When the (Dm7)dawn comes to night will be a (Am)mem o ry, too,

and a (G7sus)new day

will be (C)gin.

(Em)Burnt out (F)ends of (Em)smok y (F)days, the (Em)stale cold (C)smell (D)of (G)morn ing.

The (Em)street lamp (A7)dies, ters oth er (Dmaj7)night is (Gmaj7)o ver,

an oth er (A7)day is (D)dawn

ing.

(C)Touch me.

It’s so eas y to (Am)leave me

all a lone with the (F)mem ’ry

of my days in the (Em)sun.

If you (Dm7)touch me, you’ll un der stand what (Am)hap pi ness is.

Look, a (G7sus)new day

will be (C)gin.

(G7sus)new day

has be (C)gun.

Memory by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 99 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Memory”

What key is "Memory" in?: "Memory" by Andrew Lloyd Webber is in the key of C with a tempo of 99 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Memory" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Memory" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Memory" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?: Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.