Reflections

by Mariah Carey
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Lyrics

Re (G)flec tions of your love have come to with er,

I (D)thought I’d done my best to mem o rize.

A (G)pic ture fades of you and I to geth er.

I (D)have n’t come to (Em)terms with how we (C)said good bye.

(E)Did you real ly care,

(F#)care at all for me?

(E)Did you real ly care,

did you (F#)care at all for me?

A (G)dis placed lit tle girl wept years in si lence

and (D)whis pered wish es you’d ma ter i ize.

She (G)pressed on, night and day, to keep on liv ing,

and (D)tried so man y (Em)ways to keep her (C)soul a live.

(E)Did you real ly care,

(F#)care e nough for me?

(E)Did you real ly care,

did you (F#)care at all for me?

A (F#)care at all for me?

(B7)If (A)I’m (B)not (F#dim7)quite (Em)good e nough, or some how un de serv ing of a moth er’s (A)love, (F#dim7)you could have had the de cen cy to give me hope

be fore you gave

me (D7sus)life.

Oh, (G#dim7)don’t you e ven care

just the (F#)slight est lit tle (B7)bit for me?

(D)’Cause I real ly need to feel you (Am7)cared,

e ven (F#)once up on a (B7)time, for (Cmaj9)me.

(E)I need to be lieve

in my (F#)heart of heart of (B7)hearts, you cared for me.

(G#dim7)I need to un der (Am7)stand

why you (F#)left me there so (B7)help less ly.

(E)Don’t you e ven care,

(F#)care at all for me?

Re (G)flec tions of your love have come to with er,

I (D)thought I’d done my best to mem o rize.

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 G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 Mariah Carey played in?
Reflections is arranged in the key of G 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 120 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 Mariah Carey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Reflections"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, Am7, B, B7, C, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, D, +8 more.
What other songs by Mariah Carey can I play here?
Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". 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.