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Oh, my word, what does it mean?
Is it love or is it me that makes me change so sud den ly from look ing (Bm)out
to feel ing
free?
I sit here ly ing in my bed,
won d’ring what it was I said that made me think I’d lost my head ’cause when I (Bm)knew I lost my heart in stead?
So won’t you (Gmaj7)please read my signs,
be a gyp sy?
Tell me (Gmaj7)what I hope to find
deep with in me.
Be cause (Gmaj7)you can’t find my (D)mind, please, be with me.
Oh, my word, what does it mean?
Is it love or is it me that makes me change so sud den ly from look ing (Bm)out
to feel ing
free?
Of all the bet ing things I’ve heard,
lov ing you has made the words and all the rest seem so ab surd, ’cause in the (Bm)end it all comes out I’m sure.
So won’t you (Gmaj7)please read my signs,
be a gyp sy?
Tell me (Gmaj7)what I hope to find
deep with in me.
Be cause (Gmaj7)you can’t find my (D)mind, please, be with me.
Please Be With Me — Simple Sheet Music
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"Please Be With Me" 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, 116 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 “Please Be With Me”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Please Be With Me"?
- 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 "Please Be With Me" by Eric Clapton played in?
- Please Be With Me 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 "Please Be With Me"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Please Be With Me" 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 "Please Be With Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Please Be With Me"?
- "Please Be With Me" was originally performed by Eric Clapton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Please Be With Me"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm, Csus2, D, Em7, F#, G, Gmaj7.
- What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
- Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". 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 "Please Be With Me". Key of D, 116 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.