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(CN.C.)Poor but ter (G7)fly,
’neath the blos soms (Cmaj7)wait
ing.
Poor but ter (E)fly,
for she loved him (A7)so.
The mo ments (D7)pass in to (G7)hours,
the hours
(C)pass in to (Am)years.
And as she (D7)smiles through her tears,
she mur murs (G7)low,
(CN.C.)“The moon and (G7)I
know that he is (Cmaj7)faith
ful,
I’m sure he’ll (E)come
to me bye and (A7)bye.
But if (Dm7)he don’t come back,
then I (Bb7)nev er (C)sigh or cry,
I just must (Dm7)die.”
Poor but ter (C)fly.
(CN.C.)Poor but ter (G7)fly,
’neath the blos soms (Cmaj7)wait
ing.
Poor but ter (E)fly,
for she loved him (A7)so.
The mo ments (D7)pass in to (G7)hours,
the hours
(C)pass in to (Am)years.
And as she (D7)smiles through her tears,
she mur murs (G7)low,
(CN.C.)“The moon and (G7)I
know that he is (Cmaj7)faith
ful,
I’m sure he’ll (E)come
to me bye and (A7)bye.
But if (Dm7)he don’t come back,
then I (Bb7)nev er (C)sigh or cry,
I just must (Dm7)die.”
Poor but ter (C)fly.
(CN.C.)Poor but ter (C)fly.
Poor Butterfly — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Poor Butterfly" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 80 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 “Poor Butterfly”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Poor Butterfly" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Poor Butterfly" is in C.
- What key is "Poor Butterfly" by Sarah Vaughan played in?
- Poor Butterfly is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Poor Butterfly"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Poor Butterfly" 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 "Poor Butterfly"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Poor Butterfly"?
- "Poor Butterfly" was originally performed by Sarah Vaughan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Sarah Vaughan can I play here?
- Try "MISTY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Poor Butterfly" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Poor Butterfly" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "Poor Butterfly"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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