My Cup Runneth Over

by Ed Ames
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Lyrics

Some (C)times in the (Am7)morn ing when (Dm7)shad ows are (G7)deep, I (C)lie here be (Em)side you, just (Dm7)watch ing you (G7)sleep.

And (C)some times I (Em)whis per what (Dm7)I’m think ing (Em7)of; my (Dm7)cup run neth (G7)o ver with (C)love.

Some (C)times in the (Am7)ev ’ning when (Dm7)you do not (G7)see, I (C)stud y the (Em)small things you (Dm7)do con stant (G7)ly.

I (C)mem o rize (Em)mo ments that (Dm7)I’m fond est (Em7)of; my (Dm7)cup run neth (G7)o ver with (C)love.

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with love,

with love,

with (C)love.

My Cup Runneth Over by Ed Ames

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗

About “My Cup Runneth Over”

What key is "My Cup Runneth Over" in?
"My Cup Runneth Over" by Ed Ames is in the key of C with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "My Cup Runneth Over" 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 "My Cup Runneth Over" 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 "My Cup Runneth Over" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.