Other arrangements of Sad Songs
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turn ’em on,
turn on those (F)sad songs.
When all hope is gone,
why don’t you tune in and (Dm)turn them on?
They reach in to your room, whoa,
just feel their gen tle touch.
When all hope is gone,
sad songs (Dm)say so much.
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when ev ’ry sin gle word makes sense,
then it’s eas i er to (C)have those songs a round.
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and it feels so good to (G)hurt of so bad old sing and suf fer just e nough to (C)sing al the blues.
know.
So turn ’em on,
turn ’em on,
turn on those (F)sad songs.
When all hope is gone,
why don’t you tune in and (Dm)turn them on?
They reach in to your room, whoa,
just feel their gen tle touch.
When all hope is gone,
sad songs (Dm)say so much.
If some one else is
Sad songs, they (F)say,
sad (Dm)songs, they (G)say,
(C)sad songs, they (F)say,
sad (Dm)songs, they (G)say (C)so (Dm)much.
So turn ’em on,
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.
When ev ’ry lit tle bit of (G)hope is gone,
sad songs (Dm)say so much.
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Sad Songs — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Sad Songs" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 110 BPM.
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About “Sad Songs”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Sad Songs" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Sad Songs" is in C.
- What key is "Sad Songs" by Elton John played in?
- Sad Songs is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sad Songs"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sad Songs" 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 "Sad Songs"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sad Songs"?
- "Sad Songs" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sad Songs"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, G.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Sad Songs" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Sad Songs" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Sad Songs"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.