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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Poor Butterfly" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Poor Butterfly"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Poor Butterfly". Key of C, 80 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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