Painter Song

by Norah Jones
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Painter Song" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 90 BPM.

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

About “Painter Song”

Where are the chord symbols for "Painter Song" 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. "Painter Song" is in C.
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.
Does "Painter Song" 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. "Painter Song" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Painter Song"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.