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(E)If I were a (Amaj7)paint er
I would (Dmaj7)paint my rev er (B7)ie,
if (E7)that’s the on ly way for you to (F#m)be with me.
We’d be there to (Amaj7)geth er
just (Dmaj7)like we used to (B7)be,
(E7)un der neath the (C#7)swirl ing skies for (F#m)all to see.
(E13)And I’m (B7)dream ing of a (D#dim)place where (D)I could see your face,
(G#dim7)and (A#dim7)I (Bm7)think (C#m7)my (Dmaj7)brush (D#dim7)would (C#m)take (Fdim7)me (F#m7)there,
but (Bm7)on ly (E13)if I were a (Amaj7)paint er
and could (D)paint a (A)mem o (B7)ry.
I’d (E7)climb in side the (C#)swirl ing skies to (F#m)be with you.
(E)And (E13)I’m (B7)dream ing of a (D#dim)place where (Dmaj7)I could see your (Amaj7)face,
(G#dim7)and (A#dim7)I (Bm7)think (C#m7)my (Dmaj7)brush (D#dim7)would (A)take (C#)me (F#m7)there,
but (Bm7)on ly (E13)if I were a (Amaj7)paint er
and could (D)paint a mem o ry.
I’d (E7)climb in side the swirl ing skies to (F#m7)be with you.
I’d (Bm7)climb in side the skies to be with (Amaj9)you.
Painter Song — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Painter Song" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 90 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 “Painter Song”
- Why does "Painter Song" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Painter Song".
- What key is "Painter Song" by Norah Jones played in?
- Painter Song is arranged in the key of A 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?
- 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 "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 chords are used in "Painter Song"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, A#dim7, Amaj7, Amaj9, B7, Bm7, C#7, C#m, +12 more.
- 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Painter Song"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Painter Song".
- Can I see all the notes in "Painter Song"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 90 BPM.