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So you (F)speak to me of (C)sad ness and the (Bb)com ing of the (F)win ter, The (Dm)fear that is with (Am)in you now that (Bb)seems to nev er (C)end.
And the (F)dreams that have es (C)caped you and a (Bb)hope that you’ve for (F)got ten.
And you (Dm)tell me that you (F)need me now and you (C)want to be my friend.
And you (Bb)won der where we’re go ing.
Where’s the (F)rhyme and where’s the (C)rea son?
And it’s (Dm)you can not ac (F)cept it is (C)here we must be gin to seek the (Gm)wis dom of the chil dren
and the (F)grace ful way of (F)flow ers in the (C)wind.
For the (F)chil dren and the (C)flow ers are my (Bb)sis ters and my (F)broth ers.
Their (Dm)laugh ter and their (Am)love li ness would (Bb)clear a cloud y (C)day.
Like the (F)mu sic of the (C)moun tains and the (Bb)col ors of the (F)rain bow, they’re a (Dm)prom ise of the (F)fu ture and the (C)bless ing of to (F)day.
Oh, the (C)free.
For the (F)chil dren and the (C)flow ers are my (Bb)sis ters and my (F)broth ers.
Their (Dm)laugh ter and their (Am)love li ness would (Bb)clear a cloud y (C)day.
And the (F)song that I am (Bb)sing ing is a (Gm)prayer to non be (F)liev ers.
(Dm)Come and stand be (F)side us.
We can (C)find a bet ter (Bb)way.
Rhymes And Reasons — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Rhymes And Reasons" 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 Bb, 160 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 “Rhymes And Reasons”
- Can I play "Rhymes And Reasons" 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 "Rhymes And Reasons" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Rhymes And Reasons" by John Denver played in?
- Rhymes And Reasons is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rhymes And Reasons"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Rhymes And Reasons" 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 "Rhymes And Reasons"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Rhymes And Reasons"?
- "Rhymes And Reasons" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
- Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Rhymes And Reasons"?
- 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. "Rhymes And Reasons" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Rhymes And Reasons"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Rhymes And Reasons" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.