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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Reflections" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 91 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 “Reflections”
- Can I play "Reflections" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Reflections" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Reflections" by Michael McDonald played in?
- Reflections is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Reflections"?
- The arrangement plays at 91 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Reflections" 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 "Reflections"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Reflections"?
- "Reflections" was originally performed by Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Reflections"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, A7, Am7, Bmin, C, C#7, D7, Dm, +8 more.
- What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
- Try "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE", "REDEMPTION SONG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Reflections"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Reflections" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Reflections"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Reflections" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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