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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Operator" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 110 BPM.
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About “Operator”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Operator" 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. "Operator" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Operator" 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. "Operator" is in the key of G at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Operator"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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