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I was down at the New Am ster dam,
star ing at this yel low haired girl.
Mis ter Jones strikes up a con ver sa tion with a black haired fla men co dan cer.
You know she danc es while his fa ther plays gui tar, she’s sud den ly beau ti ful.
And we all want some thing beau ti ful.
Man, I wish I was beau ti ful.
Mis ter Jones and me tell each oth er fair y tales and we stare at the beau ti ful wo men.
She’s a look ing at you, oh, no no, she’s look ing at me Smil ing in the bright lights,
com ing through in ste re o.
When ev ’ry bo dy loves you,
you could nev er be lone ly.
Mr Jones — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Mr Jones" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 132 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Mr Jones”
- Can I play "Mr Jones" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Mr Jones" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Mr Jones" by Counting Crows played in?
- Mr Jones 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 "Mr Jones"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mr Jones" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Mr Jones"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mr Jones"?
- "Mr Jones" was originally performed by Counting Crows. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mr Jones"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, Dm, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Counting Crows can I play here?
- Try "ROUND HERE", "MR. JONES", "Accidentally in Love". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Mr Jones"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Mr Jones" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Mr Jones"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Mr Jones" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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