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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Operator" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.
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About “Operator”
- Can I play "Operator" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Operator" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Operator"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Operator" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Operator"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Operator" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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