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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Operator" by Jim Croce in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Operator" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Operator" with hands-separate practice in G at 110 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Operator"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Operator" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Operator"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Operator" is in the key of G at 110 BPM.
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