What key is "Painter Song" in?

"Painter Song" by Norah Jones is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Painter Song" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Painter Song" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Painter Song" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?

Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)If I were a (Cmaj7)paint er

I would (Fmaj7)paint my rev er (D7)ie,

if (G7)that’s the on ly (E7)way for you to (Am7)be with me.

(G)We’d be there to (Cmaj7)geth er

just (Fmaj7)like we used to (D7)be,

(G7)un der neath the (E7)swirl ing skies for (Am)all to (D7)see.

(G)And I’m (D7)dream ing of a (F#dim)place where (F)I could see your (Cmaj7)face,

(Bdim7)and (C#dim7)I (Dm7)think (Em7)my (Fmaj7)brush (F#dim7)would (Em)take (G#dim7)me (Am7)there,

but (Dm7)on ly (G)if I were a (Cmaj7)paint er

and could (F)paint a (C)mem o (D7)ry.

I’d (G7)climb in side the (E7)swirl ing skies to (Am7)be with you.

And I’m (D7)dream ing of a (F#dim)place where (F)I could see your (Cmaj7)face,

(Bdim7)and (C#dim7)I (Dm7)think (Em7)my (Fmaj7)brush (F#dim7)would (Am7)take me there,

but (G)on ly if I were a (Cmaj7)paint er

and could (F)paint a (C)mem o (D7)ry.

I’d (G7)climb in side the (E7)swirl ing skies to (Am7)be with you.

I’d (Dm7)climb in side the (G7)skies to be with (Cmaj9)you.

Painter Song by Norah Jones

2 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Painter Song”

What key is "Painter Song" in?: "Painter Song" by Norah Jones is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Painter Song" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Painter Song" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Painter Song" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?: Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.