Misty

by Sarah Vaughan
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Lyrics

Look

at me,

I’m as (Gm7)help less as a (C)kit ten up a (Fmaj7)tree.

And I feel like I’m (Fm9)cling ing to a (Bb13)cloud, I (Cmaj7)can’t un der (Am7)stand, I get (Dm7)mist y

just hold ing your (Bb)hand.

Walk my (C)way

and a (Gm7)thou sand vi o (C)lins be gin to (Fmaj7)play,

or it might be the (Fm9)sound of your (Bb13)hel lo, that (Cmaj7)mu sic I hear,

I get (Dm7)mist y

the mo ment you’re (C)near.

You can say that you’re (Gm)lead ing me on,

but it’s (C)just what I (Fmaj7)want you to do.

Don’t you no tice how hope less ly I’m lost?

That’s why I’m (D9sus4)fol

low ing you.

(G)On my (C)own,

would I (Gm7)wan der (Am7)through this (Bbmaj7)won der land a (Fmaj7)lone,

nev er know ing my (Fm7)right foot from my (Bb13)left, my (Cmaj7)hat from my glove, I’m too (Dm7)mist y

and (F)too much in (E)love.

(A)I’m just too (D)mist y

and (G)too much in love.

Misty — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Misty" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 80 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get your hands around real jazz harmony — you'll move through major seventh, minor seventh, dominant, and diminished shapes, so expect your fingers to learn new neighborhoods on the keyboard.

Your left hand carries a walking bass line at a relaxed 80 BPM, which sounds easy until you try to keep it steady under chord changes like Cmaj7 to C#dim7 to Dm7 — that chromatic walk-up is where most students stumble, so isolate it and loop it slowly until the fingering feels automatic.

Practice hands separately first: get the walking bass confident on its own before layering in the melody.

Watch the diminished chords especially (C#dim7, Fdim7, Cdim7) — they resolve beautifully but the finger shapes are compact and easy to misplace.

Use gentle sustain pedal, changing on each new chord.

This is the piece that'll make seventh-chord voicings feel like second nature to you.

About “Misty

Where are the chord symbols for "Misty" 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. "Misty" is in C.
What key is "Misty" by Sarah Vaughan played in?
Misty is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Misty"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Misty" 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 "Misty"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Misty"?
"Misty" was originally performed by Sarah Vaughan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Misty"?
This arrangement uses 34 chords: A7, Abdom, Am7, Asus4, B6, B7, Bb, Bbdom, +26 more.
What other songs by Sarah Vaughan can I play here?
Try "Poor Butterfly". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Misty" 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. "Misty" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "Misty"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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