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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Part Of The Plan" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Part Of The Plan"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Part Of The Plan". Key of D, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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