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turn ’em on,
turn on those (F)sad songs.
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why don’t you tune in and (Dm)turn them on?
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just feel their gen tle touch.
When all hope is gone,
sad songs (Dm)say so much.
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sad (Dm)songs, they (G)say,
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sad (Dm)songs, they (G)say (C)so (Dm)much.
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When all hope is gone,
you know sad songs (Dm)say so much.
When ev ’ry lit tle bit of (G)hope is gone,
sad songs (Dm)say so much.
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Sad Songs by Elton John
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Sad Songs”
- What key is "Sad Songs" in?
- "Sad Songs" by Elton John is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Sad Songs" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Sad Songs" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Sad Songs"?
- This arrangement of "Sad Songs" uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Sad Songs" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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