September

by Earth, Wind & Fire
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Lyrics

Do you re (Bm7)mem ber in the the (F#m7)twen ty first night were of Sep (Dmaj7)tem ber?

(Bm7)Love was (C#m7)chang ing the mind’s pre (Dmaj7)tend ers (Bm7)while the (C#m7)chas ing the clouds a way.

Our hearts were (Bm7)ring ing in the the (F#m7)twen that our souls were of Sep (Dmaj7)tem ing (Bm7)as we (C#m7)danced in the night.

Re (Dmaj7)mem ber (Bm7)how the (C#m7)stars stole the night a way.

Our Now De Ha, ha, ha.

(Bm7)Ba de (E7)ya, (C#m7)say, do you re (F#m7)mem ber, (Bm7)ba de (E7)ya, (C#m7)danc ing in Sep (F#m7)tem ber?

(Bm7)Ba de (E7)ya, (C#m7)nev er was a (F#m7)cloud y day.

(Dmaj7)Ba do (C#m7)oo ba (Bm7)do oo ba do oo (F#m7)ba do oo, (Dmaj7)ba do (C#m7)oo ba (Bm7)do oo ba do oo (F#m7)ba do oo, (Dmaj7)ba do (C#m7)oo ba (Bm7)do oo ba do (F#m7)ba do oo.

My thoughts are (Bm7)Ba de (E7)ya, (C#m7)say, do you re (F#m7)mem ber, (Bm7)ba de (E7)ya, (C#m7)danc ing in Sep (F#m7)tem ber?

(Bm7)Ba de (E7)ya, (C#m7)nev er was a (F#m7)cloud y day.

(Bm7)Ba de (E7)ya, (C#m7)say, do you re (F#m7)mem ber, (Bm7)ba de (E7)ya, (C#m7)danc ing in Sep (F#m7)tem ber?

(Bm7)Ba de (E7)ya, (C#m7)gold en dreams were (F#m7)shin y days.

September β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 126 BPM.

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

About β€œSeptember”

Can I learn "September" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "September" with hands-separate practice in A at 126 BPM.
What key is "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire played in?
September 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 "September"?
The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "September" 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 "September"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "September"?
"September" was originally performed by Earth, Wind & Fire. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "September"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bm7, C#m7, Dmaj7, E7, F#m7, Gmaj7.
What other songs by Earth, Wind & Fire can I play here?
Try "LOVE'S HOLIDAY", "AFTER THE LOVE HAS GONE", "BOOGIE WONDERLAND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "September"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "September" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "September"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "September" is in the key of A at 126 BPM.

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