My Sweet Lady

by John Denver
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Lyrics

(Dmaj7)La dy,

are you (Em)cry ing,

do the (D)tears be (Dmaj7)long to (G)me?

Did you (D)think our (Dmaj7)time to (D)geth er

was all (Em)gone?

(Dmaj7)La dy,

you’ve been (Em)dream ing

I’m as (D)close as (Dmaj7)I can (G)be

and I (Dmaj7)swear to you

our (Em)time has (A)just be (D)gun.

(G)Close your eyes

and rest your wear y (D)mind.

I (G)prom ise

I will (A)stay right here be (D)side you.

To (G)day our loves were (A)joined,

be came en (D)twined.

I (Bm)wish

that you could (Bm7)know

how much I (Em)love

(A)you.

(Dmaj7)La dy,

are you (Em)hap py,

do you (D)feel the (Dmaj7)way I (G)do

are there (D)mean ings (Dmaj7)that you’ve (D)nev er

seen be (Em)fore?

(Dmaj7)La dy,

my sweet (Em)la dy

I just (D)can’t be (Dmaj7)lieve it’s (G)true

and it’s (Dmaj7)like I’ve nev er (Em)ev er (A)loved be (D)fore.

(G)Close your eyes

and rest your wear y (D)mind.

I (G)prom ise

I will (A)stay right here be (D)side you.

To (G)day our loves were (A)joined,

be came en (D)twined.

I (Bm)wish

that you could (Bm7)know

how much I (Em)love

(A)you.

(A)you.

(D)gun.

My Sweet Lady — Piano Lead Sheet

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"My Sweet Lady" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “My Sweet Lady”

Where are the chord symbols for "My Sweet Lady" 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. "My Sweet Lady" is in D.
What key is "My Sweet Lady" by John Denver played in?
My Sweet Lady is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Sweet Lady"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Sweet Lady" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "My Sweet Lady"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Sweet Lady"?
"My Sweet Lady" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Sweet Lady"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, D7, Dmaj7, Em, F#m, +2 more.
What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "My Sweet Lady" 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. "My Sweet Lady" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "My Sweet Lady"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.