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(D)I’ve been late ly think in’ now, a bout (G)my life’s the time,
and spent all the things I’ve done pers and how it’s (G)been.
And (D)I can’t help be liev in’ me; in I’d (G)my my I own some (D)mind;
and spent I know I’m gon na hate to see it end.
I’ve (D)seen a lot of sun shine, me, the (G)slept out dom rain,
and time man a night or two pers all on my (G)own.
I’ve (D)known my la dy’s pleas ures, me; I’d (G)had still I self to (D)friends,
It turns I me a time or two in my own home.
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And I (G)have to say it now, it’s been a good life all in all.
It’s real ly fine to have the chance to hang a round
and (G)lie there by the fire
and (D)watch the eve ning tire, while all my friends and my old (Bm)la dy sit and (Em)pass the pipe a round
and talk of poems and prayers and prom is es and (Em)things that (A)we be lieve in.
How sweet it is to love some one, how (G)right it is to care.
How (G)long it’s been since yes ter day,
and what a bout to (D)mor row?
What a bout our dreams and all the (Em)mem o ries we (A)share?
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Poems, Prayers And Promises — Simple Sheet Music
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"Poems, Prayers And Promises" 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, 160 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Poems, Prayers And Promises”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Poems, Prayers And Promises"?
- 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 "Poems, Prayers And Promises" by John Denver played in?
- Poems, Prayers And Promises 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 "Poems, Prayers And Promises"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Poems, Prayers And Promises" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Poems, Prayers And Promises"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Poems, Prayers And Promises"?
- "Poems, Prayers And Promises" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
- Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". 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 "Poems, Prayers And Promises". Key of D, 160 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.