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(D)I have these (A)mo ments all (G)stead y and strong; I’m (D)feel ing so (A)ho ly and (G)hum ble.
The (D)next thing I (A)know I’m all (G)wor ried and weak and I (D)feel my self (A)start ing to (G)crum ble.
The (Bm)mean ings get lost and the teach ings get tossed and you don’t know what you’re goin’ to do next.
You (Bm)wait for the sun but it nev er quite comes; and (G)some kind of mes sage comes (E7)through to you,
(G)some kind of mes sage comes
through,
and it says to you: (D)“Love when you (A)can,
(G)cry when you (A)have to; (D)be who you (A)must, that’s a (G)part of the (A)plan.
A (D)wait your ar (A)riv al with (G)sim ple sur (A)viv al and (Bm)one day we’ll all un (E7)der stand,
(G)one day we’ll all un (E7)der stand,
(G)one day we’ll all un (E7)der stand.”
(D)I had a (A)wom an who (G)gave me her soul, but (D)I was n’t (A)read y to (G)take it.
Her (D)heart was so (A)frag ile and (G)heav y to hold and and (D)I was a (A)fraid I might (G)break it.
Your (Bm)con science a wakes and you see your mis takes and you wish some one would you con fes sions.
The (Bm)days miss their mark and the night gets so dark and (G)some kind of mes sage comes (E7)through to you,
(G)some kind of mes sage shoots
through,
and it says to you: (D)“Love when you (A)can,
(G)cry when you (A)have to; (D)be who you (A)must, that’s a (G)part of the (A)plan.
A (D)wait your ar (A)riv al with (G)sim ple sur (A)viv al and (Bm)one day we’ll all un (E7)der stand,
(G)one day we’ll all un (E7)der stand,
(G)one day we’ll all un (E7)der stand.”
(D)There is no (A)E den or (G)heav en ly gates that (D)you’re gon na (A)make it to (G)one day.
But (D)all of the (A)an swers you (G)seek can be found in the (D)dreams that you (A)dream, on
the way.
Part Of The Plan — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Part Of The Plan" 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 D, 120 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 “Part Of The Plan”
- Can I play "Part Of The Plan" 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 "Part Of The Plan" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Part Of The Plan" by Dan Fogelberg played in?
- Part Of The Plan is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Part Of The Plan"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Part Of The Plan" 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 "Part Of The Plan"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Part Of The Plan"?
- "Part Of The Plan" was originally performed by Dan Fogelberg. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Part Of The Plan"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, Dmaj7, E7, G.
- What other songs by Dan Fogelberg can I play here?
- Try "LEADER OF THE BAND", "RHYTHM OF THE RAIN", "SAME OLD LANG SYNE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Part Of The Plan"?
- 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. "Part Of The Plan" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Part Of The Plan"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Part Of The Plan" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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