Other arrangements of Operator
Pick a learning view.
Op er (Bm)a tor,
could you (C)help (Bm7)me (Am7)place (G)this (C)call?
You see the num ber on the (D)match book is old gave and fad ed.
She’s liv ing in L.
A.
with my (C)best (Bm7)old (Am7)ex (G)friend, (C)Ray,
a guy a she said she (D)knew well and some times hat ed.
Is n’t that the (C)way they say it (G)goes?
But let’s for (C)get all (D)that, and (G)give me the num ber, if (Am)you can find it, so (C)I (D)can (Em)call (D)just (C)to (Bm)tell them I’m (Bm)fine and to (Am7)show
I’ve o ver come the blow, I’ve learned to take it well.
I on ly wish my words could just con vince my self that it just was n’t real,
but (C)that’s not the way it feels.
Op er (Bm)a tor,
could you (C)help (Bm7)me (Am7)place (G)this (C)call,
’cause I can’t read the num ber (D)that you to just gave to.
me.
ed.
There’s some thing in my eyes;
you know (C)it (Bm7)pens (Am7)ev (G)’ry (C)time
I think a the love that (D)I thought and would save me.
ed.
Is n’t that the (C)way they say it (G)goes?
But let’s for (C)get all (D)that, and (G)give me the num ber, if (Am)you can find it, so (C)I (D)can (Em)call (D)just (C)to (Bm)tell them I’m (Bm)fine and to (Am7)show
I’ve o ver come the blow, I’ve learned to take it well.
I on ly wish my words could just con vince my self that it just was n’t real,
but (C)that’s not the way it feels.
Operator — Visual Piano Sheet Music
11 people have learned this song
"Operator" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Try other practice modes:
About “Operator”
- Why does "Operator" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Operator".
- What key is "Operator" by Jim Croce played in?
- Operator is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Operator"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Operator" 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 "Operator"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Operator"?
- "Operator" was originally performed by Jim Croce. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Operator"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, D, D7, Em, +1 more.
- What other songs by Jim Croce can I play here?
- Try "YOU DON'T MESS AROUND WITH JIM", "WORKIN' AT THE CAR WASH BLUES", "I'LL HAVE TO SAY I LOVE YOU IN A SONG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Operator"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Operator".
- Can I see all the notes in "Operator"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 110 BPM.
More piano songs by Jim Croce
See all Jim Croce songs →More songs you might like
BAD, BAD LEROY BROWN
Jim Croce
LOVER'S CROSS
Jim Croce
PHOTOGRAPHS AND MEMORIES
Jim Croce
I'LL HAVE TO SAY I LOVE YOU IN A SONG
Jim Croce
I GOT A NAME
Jim Croce
YOU DON'T MESS AROUND WITH JIM
Jim Croce
Many Of Horror (When We Collide)
Biffy Clyro
TAKE ME TO CHURCH
Hozier
WORKIN' AT THE CAR WASH BLUES
Jim Croce
TIME IN A BOTTLE
Jim Croce
BERTHA
Grateful Dead
TOUCH OF GREY
Grateful Dead