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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"My Sweet Lady" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Sweet Lady"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "My Sweet Lady". Key of D, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.