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(E)I
once had a girl,
or should I say
(Bm7)she once (A)had (E)me.
She
showed me her room,
is n’t it good
(Bm7)Nor we (A)gian (E)wood.
She (Em)asked me to stay and she told me to sit an y (A)where.
So (Em)I looked a round and I no ticed there was n’t a (F#m7)chair.
(E)I
sat on a rug,
bid ing my time,
(Bm7)drink ing (A)her (E)wine.
We
talked un til two
and then she said,
(Bm7)“It’s time (A)for (E)bed.”
(E)I
once had a girl,
or should I say
(Bm7)she once (A)had (E)me.
She
showed me her room,
is n’t it good
(Bm7)Nor we (A)gian (E)wood.
She (Em)told me she worked in the morn ing and start ed to (A)laugh.
I (Em)told her I did n’t and crawled off to sleep in the (F#m7)bath.
(E)And
when I a woke
I was a lone;
(Bm7)this bird (A)had (E)flown.
So
I lit a fire,
is n’t it good
(Bm7)Nor we (A)gian (E)wood.
Norwegian Wood — Simple Sheet Music
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"Norwegian Wood" 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 E, 72 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Norwegian Wood”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Norwegian Wood"?
- 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 "Norwegian Wood" by The Beatles played in?
- Norwegian Wood is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Norwegian Wood"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Norwegian Wood" 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 "Norwegian Wood"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Norwegian Wood"?
- "Norwegian Wood" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Norwegian Wood"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, Bm7, E, Em, F#m7.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". 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 "Norwegian Wood". Key of E, 72 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.