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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Rhymes And Reasons" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Rhymes And Reasons"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Rhymes And Reasons". Key of Bb, 160 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.