Other arrangements of September
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How the (Gm7)time passed a way,
all the (Ebsus2)trou ble that we gave
So and (Gm7)all those days we spent out by (Ebsus2)the lake.
Has it (Gm7)all gone to waste,
all the (Bb5)prom is es we (Ebsus2)made?
(Gm7)One by one they van ish just the (Ebsus2)same.
Of all the things I still re mem ber, sum mers nev er look the same.
The years go by and time just seems to fly, but the mem o ries re main.
In the mid dle of Sep tem ber we still play out in the rain.
Noth ing to lose but ev ’ry thing to gain.
Re flect ing now on how things could (Eb)have been, it was worth it in the end.
Now it (Gm7)all seems so clear.
There is (Ebsus2)noth ing left to fear.
So and (Gm7)made our way by find ing what (Ebsus2)was real.
Now the (Gm7)days are so long
that the (Bb5)sum mer’s mov in’ (Ebsus2)on.
(Gm7)Reach for some thin’ that’s al read y (Ebsus2)gone.
Of all the things I still re mem ber, sum mers nev er look the same.
The years go by and time just seems to fly, but the mem o ries re main.
In the mid dle of Sep tem ber we still play out in the rain.
Noth ing to lose but ev ’ry thing to gain.
Re flect ing now on how things could (Eb)have been, it was worth it in the end.
Now it Re flect ing now on how things could (Eb)have been, it was worth it in the end.
Yeah, we knew we had to (F5)leave this town.
But we nev er knew when and we (Bb5)nev er knew how
we would (Eb5)end up here the way we are.
Yeah, we knew we had to (F5)leave this town,
but we nev er knew when and we (Gm7)nev er knew how,
(Eb5)(nev er knew how.)
Re flect in’ now on how things could (Eb)have been, it was worth it in the end,
(Gm7)end.
September — Classic Piano Sheet Music
Read "September" by Daughtry in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 75 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “September”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "September"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "September" by Daughtry played in?
- September 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 "September"?
- The arrangement plays at 75 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 — 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 Daughtry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "September"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bbpow, Bbsus2, C, Eb, Ebpow, Ebsus2, F, Fpow, +2 more.
- What other songs by Daughtry can I play here?
- Try "HOME", "LIFE AFTER YOU", "NO SURPRISE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "September" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 75 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.