Painter Song

by Norah Jones
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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Painter Song" 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 C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Painter Song”

Can I play "Painter Song" 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 "Painter Song" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Painter Song" by Norah Jones played in?
Painter Song is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Painter Song"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Painter Song" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Painter Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Painter Song"?
"Painter Song" was originally performed by Norah Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?
Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Painter Song"?
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. "Painter Song" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Painter Song"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Painter Song" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.