Romeo's Tune

by Steve Forbert
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Lyrics

Meet me in the (E)mid dle of the day, let me (F#m7)hear you say ev ’ry thing’s o kay, bring me south ern (A)kiss es from your room.

Meet me in the (E)mid dle of the night, let me (F#m7)hear you say ev ’ry thing’s al right, let me smell the (A)moon in your per fume.

Oh, (D)gods and years will (A)rise and fall and there’s al ways some thing more.

(D)Lost in talk, I (A)waste my time and it’s all been said be fore.

While (D)fur ther down be hind the mas que (Bm)rade the tears are there.

(D)I don’t ask for (A)all that much, I just (Bm)want some one to (E)care.

An swer right now!

Sneak on out be (A)neath the stars and (E)run,

(A)yeah.

(A)yeah.

It’s (D)king for queen and we (A)must go down round be (Bm)yond the chan de lier.

Where (D)I won’t have to speak my mind and you won’t have to hear.

(D)Shreds of news and af ter thoughts and (Bm)com pli cat ed scenes.

We’ll (D)weath er down be (A)hind the light and fade like mag a (E)zines.

Meet me in the (E)mid dle of the day, let me (F#m7)hear you say ev ’ry thing’s o kay, bring me south ern (A)kiss es from your room.

Hey, hey.

Meet me in the (E)mid dle of the night, let me (F#m7)hear you say ev ’ry thing’s al right, let me smell the (A)moon in your per fume.

Oh, no.

Meet me in the (E)mid dle of the day, let me (F#m7)hear you say ev ’ry thing’s o kay, let me see you (A)smil ing back at me.

Hey, hey.

Meet me in the (E)mid dle of the night, let me (F#m7)hear you say ev ’ry thing’s al right, Hold me tight and (A)lov ing, love is free.

Oh, oh.

Romeo's Tune — Simple Sheet Music

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"Romeo's Tune" 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 A, 95 BPM.

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

About “Romeo's Tune

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Romeo's Tune"?
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 "Romeo's Tune" by Steve Forbert played in?
Romeo's Tune is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Romeo's Tune"?
The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Romeo's Tune" 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 "Romeo's Tune"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Romeo's Tune"?
"Romeo's Tune" was originally performed by Steve Forbert. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Romeo's Tune"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, E, F#m7.
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 "Romeo's Tune". Key of A, 95 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.

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