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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Reflections" by Mariah Carey in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Reflections" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Reflections" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Reflections"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Reflections" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Reflections"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Reflections" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.