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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Painter Song" by Norah Jones in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Painter Song"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Painter Song" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 90 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.