What key is "Reflections" in?

"Reflections" by Michael McDonald is in the key of A with a tempo of 91 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Reflections" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Reflections" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Reflections"?

This arrangement of "Reflections" uses 16 chords: A, A7, Am7, Bmin, C, C#7, D7, Dm, +8 more.

How long does it take to learn "Reflections" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?

Try "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE", "REDEMPTION SONG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Through the mir (A7)ror of my mind, through time af ter time, I see re flec tions can’t of (C)you and me.

’cause Re (C)flec tions of the way life (C)used to be,

to re (Dm)flec tions (C)of the love you (Dm)took from (C)me.

I’m a lone now, the dow no love (E)to shield (Am7)me, trapped ing for in a world ter that’s a dis tort ed re al i ty.

Hap pi (A7)ness you

took from (A)me

and left (A7)me a lone

with on (A)ly mem o ries.

Through the mir (A7)ror of my mind, through these tears I’m cry re flects a hurt I can’t con (C)trol.

and me.

’cause al (C)though you’re gone, I way keep (C)hold ing on

to the (Dm)hap py (C)times the love when (Dm)you were (C)mine.

As I peer through the dow of love (E)to lost (Am7)time, look ing for my a yes ter day and all the I gave, all in vain.

Hap pi (A7)ness you

took from (A)me

and left (A7)me a lone

with on (A)ly mem o ries.

All the love I’ve wast ed,

all the tears that I’ve tast ed,

all in (F)vain.

(Re flec Through the hol low of, of my tears, of a dream I see a dream that’s lost, (Re flec from the hurt and of, pain, of a pain you’ve the hurt caused.) you have caused.

(Re flec Ev ’ry where I of, turn, of a dream seems like ev ’ry thing I see (Re flec re flects a love that a (C)used to be.

caused.)

In (Dm)you I (C)put all my (Dm)faith and (C)trust.

Right be (Dm)fore my (C)eyes, my world has (Dm)turned to (C)dust.

Re (Dm)flec tions (C)of the way life (Dm)used to be.

Re (Dm)flec tions (C)of the love you (Dm)took from (C)me.

In (Dm)you I (C)put all my (Dm)faith and (C)trust.

Right be (Dm)fore my (C)eyes, my world has (Dm)turned to (C)dust.

Re (Dm)flec tions (C)of the way life (Dm)used to be.

Re (Dm)flec tions (C)of the love you (Dm)took from (C)me.

In (Dm)took from (C)me.

Reflections by Michael McDonald

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 91 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Reflections”

What key is "Reflections" in?: "Reflections" by Michael McDonald is in the key of A with a tempo of 91 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Reflections" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Reflections" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Reflections"?: This arrangement of "Reflections" uses 16 chords: A, A7, Am7, Bmin, C, C#7, D7, Dm, +8 more.
How long does it take to learn "Reflections" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?: Try "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE", "REDEMPTION SONG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.