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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rhymes And Reasons" by John Denver: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rhymes And Reasons" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rhymes And Reasons" by John Denver. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Rhymes And Reasons" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Rhymes And Reasons" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.